refer to the abstract below.
The abstract below is taken from the 2013 issue of the journal Education and Treatment of Children. The authors of the paper examined whether children with autism can be conditioned and taught to use eye contact. Instructors are advised to use the reference below to retrieve the original abstract for their use.
Carbone, V. J., O'Brien, L., Sweeney-Kerwin, E. J., & Albert, K. M. (2013). Teaching eye contact to children with autism: A conceptual analysis and single case study. Education and Treatment of Children, 36(2), 139-159.
-Many of the sessions in this case study were videotaped and analyzed. What would be the best procedure for coding the data?
A) The data should be coded by at least two observers together in discussion.
B) The data should be coded by at least two observers independently, but later discussed to resolve any inconsistencies.
C) The data should be coded by at least two observers independently, and analyzed without any discussion regardless of agreement.
D) The data can be coded by only one individual because this is a case study.

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The best procedure would be to code the data independently by at least two observers and then discuss to resolve any inconsistencies. This will increase the reliability of the coding while also allowing for discussion and potential refinement of coding categories or criteria.

Refer to the Abstract Below