Observer Bias Can Be Minimized in Behavioral Data By

question 155

Multiple Choice

Observer bias can be minimized in behavioral data by:

• A) making measures more sensitive.
• B) training raters how to objectively code the variable of interest.
• C) eliminating random error.
• D) using a representative sample.

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DSM-IV-TR

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