Experimenter Bias Occurs When

question 188

Multiple Choice

Experimenter bias occurs when

• A) experimenters explicitly instruct the subjects to behave in a way that will be consistent with the hypothesis.
• B) experimenters desire to make a favorable impression on their subjects.
• C) experimenters' beliefs in their own hypotheses affect either the subjects' behaviour or their observations of the subjects.
• D) experimenters conduct their studies in a completely objective manner.

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Definitions:

Analogue Methodology

A research approach that simulates real-world conditions in a controlled environment to study behavioral processes or psychological phenomena.

Acceptable Simplifications

The process of reducing complexity in a model or explanation while still retaining a reasonable level of accuracy.

Real-world Constraints

Limitations or restrictions that exist in practical, real-life situations, affecting the feasibility or outcome of projects and research.

Client Surrogates

Individuals who are used in place of actual clients in research or training scenarios, often to simulate real-life situations or client interactions.