Observational Methods Have an Advantage Over Questionnaires and Interviews in That

question 152

Multiple Choice

Observational methods have an advantage over questionnaires and interviews in that they involve __________.

• A)the reporting of behavior by a close relative of the participant
• B)actual behavior rather than self-reports of behavior
• C)the self-reporting of behavior
• D)less-involved data analysis

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