Philippe Wants to Study the Number of Times That Close

question 151

Multiple Choice

Philippe wants to study the number of times that close friends touch each other in their interactions.His interpretations of this behavior would need to take into consideration:

• A) cultural differences in the meaning of touches
• B) whether participants were randomly assigned to groups
• C) whether the directionality problem is an issue in the study
• D) that participant observation generally results in reactivity

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