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1
Focus groups are used to collect qualitative data.
A)True
B)False
2
Naturalistic observation has roots in anthropology and the study of animal behavior.
A)True
B)False
3
The data in naturalistic observation studies are primarily quantitative in nature.
A)True
B)False
4
A potential problem with participant observation is remaining objective of the situation.
A)True
B)False
5
Naturalistic observation is most useful when studying well-defined hypotheses under specified conditions.
A)True
B)False
6
Bakeman and Brownlee (1980) developed a coding system to examine the videotaped social behavior of young children.
A)True
B)False
7
When conducting systematic observations, two or more raters usually code the behavior.
A)True
B)False
8
Qualitative research conclusions are based on statistical analysis of data.
A)True
B)False
9
The General Social Survey is a data set which contains anthropologists' descriptions of many cultures.
A)True
B)False
10
Content analysis requires researchers to devise coding systems that raters can use to quantify information.
A)True
B)False
11
Naturalistic observation research does not attempt to influence what occurs in the settings being studied.
A)True
B)False
12
When conducting naturalistic observation research, it is better to conduct concealed than nonconcealed observations
A)True
B)False
13
Informed consent may not be necessary in naturalistic observation research.
A)True
B)False
14
Systematic observation is more global than naturalistic observation research.
A)True
B)False
15
Case studies are generally conducted on individuals who best represent a population of interest.
A)True
B)False





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