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Multiple Choice Questions for Objective 5
1 .
According to the author, which advice would you offer a novice researcher conducting her first observation?
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Observe only one behavior at a time.
Allow variables to emerge from the context.
Record behaviors only after leaving the site.
Develop a preconceived notion of what is going to help structure the observation
2 .
Which of the following is the most commonly used method for estimating the reliability of observations?
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Test-retest
Equivalent forms
Internal consistency
Interobserver agreement
3 .
Mr. Robbins is concerned about potential problems with the reliability of his observers. Which strategy would you suggest he follow?
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Specify the observational variables.
Train his observers carefully.
Monitor his observers in the field.
All of the above.
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