A researcher who believes in a certain theory may unintentionally record behaviors that provide support for the theory. This effect is called
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a. observer bias.
b. observer drift.
c. behavioral checking.
d. theoretical reactivity.
445 One way to reduce the effects of observer bias is to create
a. one/zero sampling.
b. behavior checklists.
c. continuous real-time measurement.
d. particularistic research.
B
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