Which of the Following Is Accurate Concerning Data Acquired During

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is accurate concerning data acquired during field research?

• A) qualitative data that is easily reduced to numbers
• B) quantitative data that is not easily reduced to numbers
• C) qualitative data that is not easily reduced to numbers
• D) all the data gathered must be reducible to numbers

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Definitions:

Cause-and-Effect Relationships

The relationship between events where one or more are the cause of the other(s), establishing a connection between a condition or event and its outcome or consequences.

Naturalistic Observation

A research method in which subjects are observed in their natural environment without any manipulation by the researcher.

Researchers Control

Refers to the various methods and techniques researchers use to minimize influences that could deviate or invalidate the results of their study.

Observer Bias

A type of research bias that occurs when an observer's expectations, beliefs, or preferences influence the outcomes of a study or experiment unintentionally.