When a Researcher Intentionally Does Not Inform the Subject of the True

question 73

Multiple Choice

When a researcher intentionally does not inform the subject of the true nature of the study because it would alter the outcomes of the study, the researcher is using

• A)coercion.
• B)debriefing.
• C)deception.
• D)control.

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Consumer Price Index

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Consumer Price Index

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