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Suppose you are designing a structured observation study to measure the 'pace of shopping' in different local supermarkets using a method similar to Levine and Norenzayan's study. State a specific physical distance you would time shoppers walking, and write one specific sampling rule you would implement to control for an extraneous variable (such as socializing or distraction).
Question: Suppose you are designing a structured observation study to measure the 'pace of shopping' in different local supermarkets using a method similar to Levine and Norenzayan's study. State a specific physical distance you would time shoppers walking, and write one specific sampling rule you would implement to control for an extraneous variable (such as socializing or distraction).
Sample answer: I would measure the time it takes single shoppers to walk a distance of feet down a main supermarket aisle. To control for extraneous variables, I would establish a sampling rule that excludes shoppers who are pushing children in shopping carts or stopping to sample free food items.
Key points:
- Specification of a clear, measurable physical distance (e.g., feet) for timing walking speed.
- Formulation of a concrete sampling rule to exclude distracted or non-representative participants.
- Application of controls to minimize extraneous variables like socializing, childcare, or browsing.
Rubric: Answers must apply the concepts of structured observation by specifying a clear physical distance to be timed and proposing a concrete sampling rule that targets and controls for a relevant extraneous variable (e.g., stopping, socializing, or using a cart).
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