To Maximize Collection of Pertinent Information When Conducting an Observational

question 40

Multiple Choice

To maximize collection of pertinent information when conducting an observational study,the researcher records field notes

• A) after the observation has concluded.
• B) during or immediately after the observation.
• C) prior to beginning the observation.
• D) when writing the research discussion.

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Definitions:

Cultivated Land

Land that has been prepared and used for crop production through plowing, sowing, and managing crops.

Conventional Tillage

A traditional farming method involving the plowing of land to prepare for sowing seeds, which can lead to soil erosion.

Conservation Tillage

An agricultural practice that minimizes soil erosion and water loss by leaving crop residue on fields between seasons.

Contour Farming

An agricultural technique in which farming (tilling, planting, etc.) is conducted following the contours of the land, aimed at reducing soil erosion and water runoff.