In the Dadds Et Al

question 22

Multiple Choice

In the Dadds et al. study where researchers compared videotaped family interactions, efforts were made to decrease observer bias by

• A)ensuring the observers had a thorough understanding of the hypothesis.
• B)having each category of the videotapes coded by only one observer.
• C)the observers being "blind" to the clinical status of the children.
• D)inclusion of a nonclinic group of children.

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