Observer Bias Is

question 132

Multiple Choice

Observer bias is:

• A) the misinterpretation of an observation based on the participants' beliefs, experiences, or expectations.
• B) the misinterpretation of an observation based on the researcher's beliefs, experiences, or expectations.
• C) unpredictable influences that impact the true score.
• D) an outside influence that affect the true score in a consistent way.

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Definitions:

Intercostal Nerves

The nerves that run between the ribs and are responsible for conveying information to and from the thoracic area of the chest.

Diaphragm

A dome-shaped, muscular partition separating the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity, playing a major role in breathing by contracting and expanding the lungs.

Peripheral Chemoreceptors

Sensory receptors located in the carotid bodies and aortic bodies that detect changes in the chemical composition of the blood, mainly the partial pressure of oxygen.

Sodium Ions

Sodium Ions are positively charged sodium atoms (Na+) that play crucial roles in cellular function, including maintaining fluid balance and transmitting nerve impulses.