The Expectations of a Researcher That Might Distort or Influence

question 92

Multiple Choice

The expectations of a researcher that might distort or influence his or her interpretation of what he or she actually observed is called ________.

• A) sample bias
• B) observer bias
• C) the Phi phenomenon
• D) cognitive dissonance

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Definitions:

Common Ancestor

An ancestral form or species from which two or more descendant species evolved.

Theory of Evolution

A scientific theory proposing that species change over time through natural selection and genetic variations.

Nature and Nurture

The debate concerning the relative importance of an individual's innate qualities versus personal experiences in determining or causing differences in physical and behavioral traits.

Fundamental Questions

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