The Major Challenge That Remains Today in the Collection of Observational

question 11

Multiple Choice

The major challenge that remains today in the collection of observational data is

• A) the data is often cumbersome and difficult to organize and interpret.
• B) the possibility that observer bias will distort the data collection and interpretation.
• C) there is no universally accepted procedure for behavioral observation.
• D) all of the above are challenges inherent in collecting observational data.

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Definitions:

Skeletal Muscle

A type of striated muscle, which is under voluntary control, functioning to produce movement by contracting.

Dermal Cells

Cells that make up the outer layer of an organism, particularly plants, providing protection against environmental stress, pathogens, and water loss.

Epidermal Cells

Cells that make up the epidermis, which is the outermost layer of the skin, playing a crucial role in protecting the body against environmental hazards.

Sweat Glands

Specialized exocrine glands found in the skin of mammals that secrete sweat, a fluid containing water and electrolytes, for thermoregulation.