When Respondents Have a Tendency to Respond Favorably or Unfavorably

question 45

Multiple Choice

When respondents have a tendency to respond favorably or unfavorably regardless of the question,he or she is categorized under:

• A)yea or nay-saying pattern.
• B)incomplete response.
• C)nonresponse to specific questions.
• D)attention loss and fatigue.
• E)middle-of-the-road pattern.

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Definitions:

Falsifiability

The principle that a scientific theory must be capable of being proven wrong as a criterion for being considered scientific.

Independent Variables

In an experiment, the variable that is manipulated or controlled by the researcher to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Dependent Variables

These are variables in an experiment that are expected to change as a result of an experiment's manipulation of the independent variable.

Blind Observers

Individuals who assess experimental data or conduct an evaluation without knowing the specific details or hypothesis being tested to prevent bias.