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ssal

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Reliability and validity of observation techniques can be improved by ALL BUT WHICH of the following?
 
  a. training observers.
  b. defining behaviors objectively.
  c. allowing observers to define the unit of analysis.
  d. developing a specific scoring system.

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A child's parents and teachers report that he impulsively interrupts others dozens of times each day, and that he cannot remain quiet when told to do so. When he notices a behavioral assessor visiting his classroom, however, the child doesn't say a word. This phenomenon is best described as
 
  a. poor construct validity.
  b. reactivity.
  c. observer error.
  d. controlled observation.


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scottmt

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Reply #1 on: Jun 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B


ssal

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Reply 2 on: Jun 21, 2018
:D TYSM

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