Which of the following is considered riskier for inexperienced counselors and researchers?
A) Beginning research training by working closely within their advisor's research interests
B) Using their own observations about a topic as a source of ideas for research topics
C) Spending precious time reading literature review articles and handbooks
D) Attending more closely to the constructs that have been used in the previous research

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Using their own observations as a source of ideas for research topics is riskier for inexperienced counselors and researchers because they may have biases or limited experiences that could result in flawed research or inaccurate conclusions. It is important for inexperienced researchers to start with established literature in their field and work closely with their advisor before branching off into their own ideas.

Which of the Following Is Considered Riskier for Inexperienced Counselors