What makes the observations conducted by social scientists different from the kinds of observations that anyone might make in the course of a day? Social scientists
A) will only sample people from their own culture.
B) make sure to observe a random sample of people.
C) observe and code behaviours according to prearranged criteria.
D) rely on technology (e.g., hidden cameras or tape recorders) to record
behaviours.
E) make it a point never to interact with the people they are observing.
Answer: C) observe and code behaviours according to prearranged criteria.
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