Two Research Assistants Are Collecting Data for a Study Examining

question 71

Multiple Choice

Two research assistants are collecting data for a study examining child aggression on the playground by observing children as they are playing.The first research assistant measures aggression by counting the number of times children hit each other.When the second research assistant goes to the playground,he counts the number of times children push each other.What is the greatest flaw with this study?

• A) The research assistants are biased.
• B) The study is not a "true" experiment.
• C) The research assistants are working with different operational definitions.
• D) All data should be collected by the same person.

Understand the role of meta-communication and nonverbal signals in communication.

Discuss the impact of open vs. closed communication on message interpretation.

Comprehend the principles and practices of active listening and constructive feedback.

Examine the contextual factors that influence the level of openness in communication.