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CLEP Intro to Sociology

Category - Methods

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When studying the results of a program or public policy, researchers prefer which technique?

Content analysis
Controlled experiments
Historical research
Evaluation research
Qualitative research

Explanation

Answer: D - Evaluation research is preferred by researchers studying the effects of public programs and policies. Historical research may only be useful if the program or policy has been in effect for some time. When evaluating a program, researchers compare program participants with a control group that did not use the program.

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