A researcher says, "These studies make it too easy for investigators to find the background factors they expect to find. However, they would be more valid if we found documents like school reports that show the background factor before the disorder emerges." What kind of research strategy is the researcher referring to?

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The researcher is referring to retrospective strategies, which involve looking back at past records or documents to gather information about a person's background or history. They suggest that the use of school reports, for example, would provide more valid information about background factors that may contribute to the development of a disorder.

A Researcher Says, "These Studies Make It Too Easy for Investigators