Researchers Often Gain Useful Information from Observation of Children and Adolescents

question 17

Multiple Choice

Researchers often gain useful information from observation of children and adolescents. Three of the following suggestions are likely to improve the quality of observational data. Which one is unlikely to do so?

• A) Keep a detailed record of what you see.
• B) Discuss your observations with other researchers.
• C) Carefully define the behaviors you want to categorize.
• D) Begin data collection almost as soon as you enter the research setting.

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Definitions:

Material Fact

A fact that is significant or essential to the issue or matter at hand, and could influence a decision.

Securities Exchange Act

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Scienter

A legal term referring to the knowledge of wrongdoing, particularly in cases of fraud or deceit.

Fraud

The intentional deception to secure unfair or unlawful gain, or to deprive a victim of a legal right.