Which Data Collection Method Would Be Most Appropriate in Studying

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which data collection method would be most appropriate in studying bullying behavior in elementary school-aged girls?

• A) An unstructured interview
• B) Asking parents about their children's experience with bullying
• C) Responses of the children on a paper-and-pencil bullying scale
• D) Concealment of the researcher without intervention in children's behavior

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Definitions:

Self-Monitoring

The ability to change one’s behavior for different situations.

Abusive Relationships

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Masochistic Desire

The tendency to derive pleasure from one's own pain or humiliation, a characteristic of certain psychological profiles.

Close Friends

Individuals with whom one shares a deep, personal bond, marked by affection, trust, and mutual support.