If You Wanted to Conduct Observational Research but Were Concerned

question 86

Multiple Choice

If you wanted to conduct observational research but were concerned that the people you observed would change their behaviors due to reactivity,you could:

• A) avoid debriefing them
• B) use a blinded study
• C) conduct culturally sensitive research
• D) rule out alternative explanations

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Ethical Decision Making

The process of making choices that are consistent with ethical principles and standards.

Whistleblowers

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