To help ensure that observational measurements are objective,which of the following techniques would be used?
A)habituate the participants to the observer's presence
B)prepare a list of behavior categories
C)measure inter-rater reliability
D)prepare a list of behavior categories and measure inter-rater reliability

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The best option would be to prepare a list of behavior categories and measure inter-rater reliability. This ensures that not only are behaviors being objectively measured and categorized, but also that multiple observers are consistent in their observations. Habituation of participants may help reduce reactivity to the observer's presence, but it does not address the issue of objective measurements. Similarly, preparing a list of behavior categories alone may not ensure observer objectivity, and measuring inter-rater reliability alone may not address the issue of subjective categorization. Therefore, preparing a list of behavior categories and measuring inter-rater reliability are the best technique(s) to ensure observer objectivity in observational measurements.

To Help Ensure That Observational Measurements Are Objective,which of the Following