Which of the Following Statements Concerning Personal Observation Is Most

question 108

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning personal observation is most accurate?

• A)Personal observation is more accurate than ethnopsychic research because the observer/analyst is able to pick up subtleties in the respondent's body language,speech patterns,and facial movements that are often missed by other data collection methods.
• B)Personal observation is especially suited for small businesses that need the research data but cannot afford more expensive data collection methods.
• C)Personal observation is very effective since it can reveal not only what people do,but also effectively determine why they do it.
• D)Personal observation is both useful and flexible,but has reliability issues if different observers watching the same event report different results.
• E)With personal observation,different observers will reliably report the same conclusions when watching the same event,such as people brushing their teeth.

---

Definitions:

Reverse Discrimination

Discrimination against members of a dominant or majority group, often as a result of policies intended to correct discrimination against minority or disadvantaged groups.

EEO

Equal Employment Opportunity, a principle that ensures fair treatment to all employees and job applicants irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

Americans with Disabilities Act

A civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places open to the general public.

EEOC

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, a federal agency responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.