One Shortcoming of Laboratory Observation Is That

question 305

Multiple Choice

One shortcoming of laboratory observation is that:

• A) the presence of researchers and special equipment may cause subjects to act differently than they would in their natural surroundings.
• B) some subjects are given detailed instructions about how to behave, whereas others receive only vague instructions.
• C) the results often are inaccurate because many people have a distorted view of their own abilities and traits.
• D) teachers and parents do not usually question the results from a laboratory observation since the results are summarized in a single, precise-sounding number.

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Definitions:

Ethical

Pertains to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with moral principles.

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The act of giving permission or agreement for something, especially after thoughtful consideration.

Experiment

A scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.

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