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Direct linkBaer, Donald M.; Harrison, Richard; Fradenburg, Linda; Petersen, Dan; Milla, Susan – Research on Social Work Practice, 2005
This article examines issues in developing valid and reliable direct observation of behavior. Suggestions are made to minimize the problems that threaten validity and reliability. The discussion is concluded by an examination of costs and benefits of direct observation and who pays them and who benefits from them. (Contains 5 tables and 2 figures.)
Descriptors: Pragmatics, Observation, Validity, Reliability
