Role Play May Be Preferable to Naturalistic Observation as a Tool

question 63

Multiple Choice

Role play may be preferable to naturalistic observation as a tool of measurement in situations in which

• A) the assessor may only conduct evaluations on campus.
• B) judges are readily available to score role play responses.
• C) the costs of naturalistic observation would be prohibitive.
• D) assessees have taken advanced coursework in acting or drama.

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Definitions:

Systematic Observation

A methodical approach to observing subjects and gathering data using structured observation tools and protocols to minimize bias.

Correlation Between Absences

The statistical relationship that illustrates how one variable (such as employee absences) is related to another variable.

Final Exam Score

A quantifiable assessment of a student's knowledge or skills in a particular area of study, typically given at the end of a course.

Correlational

Pertaining to a statistical relationship between two or more variables, indicating a pattern or tendency that one variable changes as the other does.