Which of the Following Statements Concerning Personal Observation Is Most

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning personal observation is most accurate?

• A) Personal observation is more accurate than other forms of research because the observer/analyst is able to pick up on motivations for behavior that are often missed by other data collection methods.
• B) Personal observation is especially suited for small businesses that need the research data but cannot afford more expensive data collection methods.
• C) Personal observation is very effective since it can reveal not only what people do, but also effectively determine why they do it.
• D) Personal observation is both useful and flexible, but has reliability issues if different observers watching the same event report different results.
• E) With personal observation, different observers nearly always report the same conclusions when watching the same event, such as people brushing their teeth.

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Definitions:

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SAT

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