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viki

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In observation research, a distortion of measurement resulting from the cognitive behavior or actions of the witnessing observer is called selectivity bias.
 
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Since the observer does not interact with the subject in observation studies, observation is an error-free method of data collection.
 
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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Observer bias is a distortion of measurement resulting from the cognitive behavior or actions of the witnessing observer.

Answer to Question 2

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There are several errors associated with observation: subjectivity, observer bias, accuracy, and interpretation.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 28, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jun 28, 2018
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