The Most Common Research Instrument, Whether Administered in Person, by Phone

question 65

Multiple Choice

The most common research instrument, whether administered in person, by phone, by e-mail, or online, is the .

• A) questionnaire
• B) telephone interview
• C) personal interview
• D) mechanical device
• E) focus group

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Definitions:

Fixed Ratio

In operant conditioning, a schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses.

Latent Learning

Latent learning is the subconscious retention of information without reinforcement or immediate application, which becomes evident when a specific situation triggers it.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior, which in turn affects the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Law Of Effect

A principle in psychology that suggests behaviors followed by favorable consequences become more likely, whereas behaviors followed by unfavorable consequences become less likely.