Exam 8: Observation Studies

Which of the following qualifications is desirable for individuals working as observers in observation studies?

The occurrence of errors caused by a halo effect can sometimes be minimized by choosing observers with a low degree of _____.

The observation of human verbal behavior during conversation,presentation,or interaction is known as _____ observation.

Nonverbal observation includes the recording of _____.

The recording of how humans physically relate to one another is called _____ observation.

The ability for an observer to remember the key aspects of an experience is most associated with the observer's level or degree of _____.

The most prevalent category of observation study is _____ observation.

Jason is developing a research design for a study of wine drinkers.The target population is widely dispersed.Jason needs to collect data on past consumption behavior and intentions for future behavior.Which type of data collection method is most appropriate for Jason's project?

Nonverbal observation can be performed by _____ and _____.

Research designs are classified as communication or observation by the approach used to gather primary data.Identify five conditions under which observation is an appropriate method for data collection.

Observers may be physically involved in the participant's social setting and interact with the participant.This form of observation is known as _____ observation.

Observation means to collect data by _____.

Observation checklists should have all of the following characteristics except _____.

The use of videotaping,mirrored windows,and props are most feasible in _____ studies.

A lie detector is actually a(n)_____ that measures electrical activity in the participant's skin.

The measurement instrument for recording data in an observation study is called a(n)_____.

Ebony will observe the behaviors of customers in a chain of jewelry stores.Before beginning the observation studies,Ebony decides to observe behaviors in the stores on Wednesdays between 10 a.m.and 12 p.m.and on Saturdays between 2 p.m.and 6 p.m.This selection of time points to observe and record behavior is known as _____.

In one episode of the television show,Friends,Chandler and Ross make fun of each other's pronunciation peculiarities and characteristic expressions.Ross tends to over-enunciate words while Chandler makes fun of others by asking a question like "Could you BE anymore annoying?" Which dimension of extralinguistic activity is being addressed in this example?

What are the four dimensions of extralinguistic activity that can be observed? Explain the behaviors common to each dimension.

When Katie Couric of the Today Show interviews guests on the show,she tends to interrupt their answers.Which dimension of extralinguistic activity is reflected in her behavior?