A set of twins have agreed to take part in an observational study. Each of the twins will wear a microphone that will record every interaction that they have for a week. Which choice best describes this situation?

(1 point)
Responses

covert and structured

covert and structured

covert and unstructured

covert and unstructured

overt and structured

overt and structured

overt and unstructured

1 answer

The best choice that describes the situation is covert and structured.

In this case, the study is observational in nature, meaning that the interactions are recorded without the continuous direct interference of the researchers, which makes it covert. Additionally, "structured" refers to the fact that there are defined parameters for the data collection (twins interacting with each other and wearing microphones during a specific time period).