In a study involving multiple data collectors,the researcher helps to ensure consistency in data collection by
A) describing the study participant recruitment process in the research summary.
B) detailing the training process of the data collectors in the research report.
C) discarding data that includes even minor deviations in data collection methods.
D) minimizing the influence of intervening forces on the study findings.

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To address consistency,the researcher must detail how data collectors are trained and how interrater reliability is achieved in the study report.Describing the recruitment process is important but does not contribute to consistency in data collection.If deviations in data collection methods occur,they should be discussed,but the results should not be discarded.Minimizing the influence of intervening forces helps to control the study design.

In a Study Involving Multiple Data Collectors,the Researcher Helps to Ensure