RESEARCH STUDY 13

question 19

Multiple Choice

RESEARCH STUDY 13.3: Dr.Anderson is a nutritionist who helps clients lose weight prior to surgery.She is working with W.J., a male client who is planning on undergoing a heart transplant.He currently eats more than 3,500 calories a day and has been asked by his doctor to cut the number of calories to about 1,800 (400 for breakfast, 600 for lunch, and 800 for dinner) .She is curious as to whether a food journal will help W.J.reduce the number of calories he eats.A food journal is used to record everything a person eats to help patients be more aware of what they're eating.W.J.'s wife also recorded the food he consumed at each meal to have complete data before introducing the journal.Dr.Anderson decides to phase in the food journal gradually, initially only having W.J.record what he ate at breakfast during the first three days after baseline (days 4-6) .During days 7-9, the journal is used at lunch, too, and during days 10-12, it also is used during dinner.The data for Dr.Anderson's study are below. Which of the following aspects of Dr.Anderson's study might be susceptible to observer bias?

Definitions:

Normal Balance

The side (debit or credit) of an account that is expected to have a higher balance, depending on the account type.

Internal Control

Systems and processes implemented by a company to ensure integrity of financial and accounting information, promote accountability, and prevent fraud.

Objectives

The goals or aims that an organization or individual strives to achieve over a certain period.

Implementation

The process of putting a decision or plan into effect; execution of a plan, idea, or policy.