Personal Bias Is a Controversial Issue in Social Science

question 68

Multiple Choice

Personal bias is a controversial issue in social science. Researchers are part of what they investigate, and they study what they think is important. Which of the following is an area where the researcher's values might be reflected?

• A) Perceptions of the data
• B) Statement of the hypothesis
• C) Interpretations of the findings
• D) All of these

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