Alden goes to his sociology professor for advice regarding a research question. Alden wants to have complete control of his participants and their environment and he asks his professor which observational method would be most appropriate. What is his professor's answer?

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Laboratory observation offers the highest level of control over variables such as the environment and the behavior of the participants. In this method, the observation is conducted in a controlled setting, such as a laboratory, where the researcher can manipulate variables and observe the participants' behavior.

Alden Goes to His Sociology Professor for Advice Regarding a Research