The Degree to Which Research Data May Be Biased as a Result

question 84

Multiple Choice

The degree to which research data may be biased as a result of the differences in the people who volunteer to participate in a study, as opposed to those who do not, is called:

• A) the bystander effect.
• B) self-selection.
• C) demographic bias.
• D) ethnocentrism.

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Definitions:

"Thinking" Style

Denotes an individual's preferred way of gathering, processing, and analyzing information to make decisions.

Information Processing

The process of gathering, analyzing, and disseminating information by individuals or systems.

Traditional Pyramid

A hierarchical structure in organizations where each level represents a tier of authority, with the widest area at the bottom and the CEO or leadership at the top.

Nonprogrammed Variety

Decisions or tasks that are unique, complex and not routine, requiring specific judgment and creative problem solving.