Limitations of the Observational Data Collection Method Include Which of the Following

question 8

Multiple Choice

Limitations of the observational data collection method include which of the following:

• A) Behavior that the researcher observes in a specified segment of time is not always an accurate representation of typical behavior.
• B) It is difficult to observe all behaviors that occur because observers tend to become distracted by the environment.
• C) Observer interference may result in meanings being assigned to behaviors that differ from the meanings those being observed would assign to the same behavior.
• D) Both a and c.

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Definitions:

Topsoil Horizon

The topsoil horizon is the uppermost layer of soil, rich in organic matter and microorganisms, playing a critical role in plant growth and soil fertility.

A Horizon

The uppermost layer of soil, often referred to as topsoil, where organic material accumulates and decomposes.

Name

A word or set of words by which a person, place, or thing is known, addressed, or referred to.

Leaf Litter Layer

The top layer of the forest floor covered by decomposing leaves, twigs, animal feces, and other organic materials.