DrFishkill Is Conducting a Research Study Investigating Racism Among High-School

question 53

Multiple Choice

Dr.Fishkill is conducting a research study investigating racism among high-school students.His research method involves sitting down with volunteer students whose parents have given consent,and asking them questions about their beliefs regarding race.Whenever he asks a question that might reveal some level of racism,he unconsciously cocks one eyebrow and lowers his voice slightly.As a result,his research showed that virtually none of his participants held any racist beliefs.What error has Dr.Fishkill made in his method?

• A) He has allowed observer-expectancy effects to cloud his results.
• B) He has failed to carefully observe his participants.
• C) He has failed to control the environment in which the study was taking place.
• D) He has failed to use random assignment of his participants.

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Definitions:

Serratus Anterior

A muscle located on the side of the thorax, which plays a crucial role in the movement of the shoulder blade.

Rectus Abdominis

The rectus abdominis is a long muscle that extends along the front of the abdomen, known for its role in flexing the lumbar spine and helping to create a "six-pack" appearance.

External Oblique

A muscle located on the lateral part of the abdomen, part of the abdominal wall muscles, that aids in rotation and lateral flexion of the torso.

Internal Oblique

A muscle in the abdominal wall that lies below the external oblique and just above the transverse abdominal muscles, functioning to rotate and turn the trunk.