Which of the Following Examples May Result in an Unethical

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which of the following examples may result in an unethical visual presentation of research findings?

• A)if time is a variable,placing it on the horizontal axis
• B)eliminating the scales on an axis
• C)using a histogram rather than a pictogram
• D)illustrating how many respondents refused to answer the question as part of the visual
• E)making sure all parts of the scale are present

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Definitions:

Single Blind Procedure

A research design in which participants are unaware of whether they are in the experimental or control group, but the researchers know.

Neutral Sample Procedure

A method in research where the sample is selected without bias towards any outcome or hypothesis.

Blind Sample Procedure

An experimental technique in which information about the test samples is kept from the participants to prevent bias in the results.

Experimenter Bias

A process where the scientists performing the research influence the results, intentionally or unintentionally, in favor of expected or desired outcomes.