23. The observation of behavior in settings that are arranged specifically for o

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23. The observation of behavior in settings that are arranged specifically for observing and recording behavior is called ________ observation.

a. participant

b. contrived   

c. uncontaminated  

d. naturalistic   

24. Disguised observation is used to counteract the problem of   

a. error variance  

b. naturalistic observation   

c. narrative records

d. reactivity  

25. Which of the following is not an advantage of interviews over questionnaires?  

a. better for illiterate respondents

b. less expensive to administer   

c. can explore more complex issues

d. allow for follow-up questions   

26. The social desirability response bias is a potential problem whenever

a. research on human beings is conducted

b. participants are concerned about how the researcher perceives them  

c. observational methods are used  

d. participants are studied in groups  

27. A researcher is studying patterns of marriage and divorce among people who live below the poverty line in 10 major cities. This is an example of ________ research.  

a. longitudinal  

b. epidemiological  

c. multistage    

d. demographic

28. A researcher is studying differences in the prevalence of heart disease in two minority groups. This is an example of ________ research.   

a. longitudinal

b. epidemiological  

c. multistage    

d. quasi-experimental

Explanation / Answer

Q 23 Answer: b. contrived

Q 24 Answer:d. reactivity

Q 25. Answer:  b. less expensive to administer

Q 26 Answer: b. participants are concerned about how the researcher perceives them  

Q 27. Answer : d. demographic

Q 28 Answer: b. epidemiological  

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