Problems of Observer Bias Can Arise in the Context of a Case

question 17

Multiple Choice

Problems of observer bias can arise in the context of a case study because

• A)extraneous variables are often uncontrolled.
• B)the nomothetic approach is especially prone to observer bias.
• C)the researcher is often both observer and participant.
• D)case studies typically involve unobtrusive observation.

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