When Evaluating the Observations of Two Research Trainees Using a New

question 14

Multiple Choice

When evaluating the observations of two research trainees using a new coding system you notice that there is little consensus among their ratings. This lack of consensus may illuminate issues with all of the following, EXCEPT:

• A) potential biases.
• B) reactivity.
• C) problems with coding system.
• D) effectiveness of training.

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Definitions:

Study Guide

A comprehensive resource created to assist students in understanding and memorizing relevant information for a particular course or subject.

Experimental Group

The group in an experiment that receives the treatment or condition being tested, as opposed to the control group which does not.

Random Assignment

A method used in experiments to distribute participants randomly across different groups to ensure unbiased results.

Demand Characteristics

Implicit cues in an experiment that influence the participants' behavior towards a particular outcome.