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

question 24

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) case studies typically involve unobtrusive observation.
• D) the researcher is often both observer and participant.

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