Should an observer conceal (covert) or disclose the fact (overt) that observatio

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Should an observer conceal (covert) or disclose the fact (overt) that observations are being made?

Covert/concealed observation is always preferred because it is less reactive.

Overt/Nonconcealed observation is preferred because it is less reactive.

Covert/concealed observation is preferred because the observer can take more precise measurements.

Whether covert/concealed or overt/nonconcealed observation is preferred must be decided on an individual basis.

Covert/concealed observation is always preferred because it is less reactive.

Overt/Nonconcealed observation is preferred because it is less reactive.

Covert/concealed observation is preferred because the observer can take more precise measurements.

Whether covert/concealed or overt/nonconcealed observation is preferred must be decided on an individual basis.

Explanation / Answer

Observations are of various kinds. In some observations, the participant is unaware of being observed, this is known as conceal or covert observation. In other observations, the participants are clearly aware of being observed by the experimenter, this is known as disclosed or overt observation. Overt and Covert has it's own advantages and disadvantages, however, either ways the form of observation must be chosen by the experimenter depending on the individual or group that he would like to observe.

Thus, the correct answer is D.

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