An Important Source of Researcher Bias Is

question 6

Multiple Choice

An important source of researcher bias is:

• A) deliberate fabrication of results
• B) a researcher's preconceptions
• C) different variables in experimental and control groups
• D) the uniform treatment of participants in experimental and control groups

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Definitions:

Retention

The ability to keep or hold information in memory.

Memory

The faculty of the mind by which information is encoded, stored, and retrieved when needed, allowing past experiences to influence future behavior and decision-making.

Information-Processing Model

A framework that compares human cognition to the way computers process information, emphasizing stages of input, processing, and output.

Conceptualization

The process of defining clear, detailed concepts and terms for use in a study, ensuring mutual understanding and specificity in discussion or research.