When researchers visited 32 pubs in one city they ordered beers and recorded observations on napkins and pieces of newspaper. The reason they kept records in this way was:
A) to be able to determine experimenter effects at a later point in time.
B) to make sure that their intentions were not obvious to those they were observing.
C) to conduct a double-blind study in each of the pubs.
D) to make sure the study had test-retest reliability.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

By keeping their observations on napkins and pieces of newspaper, the researchers were able to conceal their intentions from the pub staff and patrons, thus reducing the risk of altering their behavior due to their awareness of being observed. This supports option B as the correct answer.

When Researchers Visited 32 Pubs in One City They Ordered