Which of the Following Research Errors Is Less Likely to Be

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following research errors is less likely to be classified as fraud and more likely to be considered as simply sloppy work?

• A) analyzing the data incorrectly
• B) choosing a biased sample
• C) asking biased questions
• D) disregarding undesirable results

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