Jessica is interested in studying how popular leaders behave towards members of their team, as compared to leaders who are unpopular. She is especially interested in examining this behavior in a business context and obtaining high external validity. Which of the following methods is best suited to her goals?
A) Case study
B) Meta-analysis
C) Experimental study run in a laboratory setting
D) Structured observation

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A structured observation, where the behavior of leaders in a business setting is directly observed and recorded, would likely provide the best external validity as it would allow for natural behavior to be observed in a real-world context. The other methods may have limitations in replicating the complexity and context of real-life business situations.

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