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HCHenry

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on: Jun 20, 2018
Identify three factors that contribute to human measurement error.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Observers should receive feedback about the extent to which their data confirm or run counter to hypothesized results or treatment goals.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


kristenb95

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Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Factors that contribute to human measurement error: poorly designed measurement systems, inadequate observer training, and expectations about what the data should look like.

Answer to Question 2

False . Observers should be naive and should not receive feedback about the extent to which their data confirm or run counter to hypothesized results or treatment goals.


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