The Reliability of the Data from Survey Studies Depends Mainly

question 33

Multiple Choice

The reliability of the data from survey studies depends mainly on

• A) the response rate
• B) the experience of the researcher
• C) the randomness of the sample
• D) the format of the questions
• E)g., open ended versus closed ended questions)

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Definitions:

Self-Serving Bias

The common tendency to attribute one's successes to personal characteristics and one's failures to external factors.

Angry When Criticized

A behavioral response where individuals display anger or irritation in response to criticism, reflecting a possible sensitivity to negative feedback.

Ambiguous and Confusing

Descriptions or situations that are unclear, open to more than one interpretation, and cause confusion.

Self-Serving Bias

A cognitive bias where individuals attribute positive outcomes to their own actions or characteristics, and negative outcomes to external factors.