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A major disadvantage of observational research is that
 
  a. standardized observational instruments are not very reliable
  b. only overt behaviors can be observed
  c. observers may make biased reports
  d. the presence of the observer may affect the behavior that is to be observed

Question 2

One of the problems inherent in participant-observer research is a difficulty with
 
  a. Reliability
  b. Validity
  c. Objectivity
  d. Instrumentation



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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

c



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