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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Definitions:

Validity

The extent to which a test, measurement, or study accurately reflects or assesses the specific concept it is intended to measure.

Accurate Representation

is the degree to which an account or depiction reflects the true nature or details of the subject being represented.

Internal Validity

refers to the extent to which a study can demonstrate a clear cause-and-effect relationship between variables, unconfounded by extraneous factors.

Causal Relationships

Connections between variables where a change in one variable directly influences a change in another.