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neverstopbelieb

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A researcher wants to examine jealousy in mating behavior in young couples who are dating. To do this he goes to a bar to observe participants.
 
  After no jealousy behavior spontaneously appears he begins talking to the girlfriends of men that have left for certain amounts of time. This is an example of
 
  A) Obtrusive observation.
  B) Unobtrusive observation.
  C) Asking for trouble.
  D) Participant observation.

Question 2

One of the advantages of being a participant observer is that
 
  A) You can test hypotheses by creating situations that may not occur naturally.
  B) It is more scientifically valid if you can contribute more directly to your own research.
  C) Participating reduces bias.
  D) It allows greater controls to be placed on participants, which is highly desirable.


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ankilker

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Reply #1 on: Aug 4, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A


neverstopbelieb

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Reply 2 on: Aug 4, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Gracias!

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