Wikipedia Is Based on the Idea That

question 181

Multiple Choice

Wikipedia is based on the idea that

• A)most software should be copyrighted to prevent redistribution
• B)collaboration over time will improve content much the way that open-source software has evolved
• C)the tax-free nature of do-it-yourself activity favors household production
• D)producers can join forces to buy supplies and equipment and market their output
• E)with cell phones and Blackberries, people can conduct business on the road

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Definitions:

Behavior Observation

The systematic recording of observable behavior in its natural setting.

Observer Drift

A phenomenon that results in a different behavior being observed and recorded than the one originally targeted. Observer drift can occur even when a target behavior is operationally defined and solidly passes the stranger test.

Objectivity Lapse

A failure to maintain neutrality or impartiality, especially in making judgments or decisions.

Occurrence Subjectivity

The degree to which perceptions or analyses of events are influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions.