Professor Alvarado is reviewing with students for an upcoming exam. He is testing them on the advantages and disadvantages of various measurement designs. All of the following would be noted as advantages for behavioral diaries, EXCEPT:
A) demand characteristics.
B) real-time data collection.
C) concurrent data collection.
D) the reduction of retrospective bias.

Question

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Behavioral diaries are advantageous for real-time and concurrent data collection, which helps in reducing retrospective bias. However, demand characteristics are not an advantage; they are a potential limitation as participants might alter their behavior due to their perceptions of the study's aims.

Professor Alvarado Is Reviewing with Students for an Upcoming Exam