Psych220 Quiz2

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What can a researcher do in order to reduce the problem of observer bias? What research methods are subject to observer bias?

2

Differentiate disguised and undisguised naturalistic observation. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each?

3.

Psychologist Robert Stake identified three types of case studies based on the study's purpose and number of cases examined. Explain what these are and provide an example of each.

4.

Give two concrete examples of physical trace measures and what they might assess. Give two examples of archival records and what they would assess.

5.

What are some of the guidelines that a researcher should use in designing a behavioral coding system and ensuring that when it is used it yields highly reliable results?