Physical Trace Evidence, Archives, and Contrived Observations Are All Unobtrusive

question 38

Multiple Choice

Physical trace evidence, archives, and contrived observations are all unobtrusive measures because they ______.

• A) allow researchers to collect data about individuals without their direct knowledge or participation
• B) allow researchers to more easily analyze data
• C) are typically collected by the government and therefore are more valid than other measures
• D) allow respondents to provide information that researchers' desire

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Definitions:

Payoffs

The outcomes or rewards received as a result of choosing a particular strategy or course of action.

Dominant Firm Model

A market structure in which one firm has a major share of total sales and sets the price for the whole market, influencing the behavior of smaller competitors.

Fringe Firms

Fringe firms are smaller companies in a market that compete alongside the larger, dominant firms, typically having a minimal market share.

Competitive Firms

Companies that operate in a market where no single producer or consumer has the market power to influence prices significantly.