When Selecting Personnel for Data Collection, Which of the Following

question 12

Multiple Choice

When selecting personnel for data collection, which of the following would not likely be a primary consideration?

• A) Choosing data collectors who share similarities in personality and temperament with the primary investigator to promote consistent communications
• B) Choosing data collectors who have good clinical judgment, as well as interpersonal and observational skills
• C) Choosing data collectors who have adequate training and experience as required for study procedures
• D) Choosing data collectors who share similarities in language, age, racial or ethnic background, and disability status with participants

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