To Avoid or Alleviate Practical Pitfalls When Carrying Out Experiments

question 15

Multiple Choice

To avoid or alleviate practical pitfalls when carrying out experiments in social work agencies, researchers should:​

• A) ​Include agency staff in the research planning phase.
• B) ​Keep research staff away from program staff during the study.
• C) ​Avoid developing or using treatment manuals for the experimental or control conditions.
• D) ​Refrain from recruiting clients on an ongoing basis throughout the study.

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Definitions:

Desired Behaviour

The specific actions or reactions that are sought after in a particular context, often influenced by goals or expectations.

Enhancement Value

The additional value created through measures that improve the quality, performance, or perception of a product, service, or experience.

Shaping

Positive reinforcement of successive approximations to the desired behaviour.

Positive Reinforcement

A behavior modification technique that involves rewarding a desired behavior to encourage its repetition.