While Conducting Research, You Unintentionally Provide Subtle Cues to the Study's

question 145

Multiple Choice

While conducting research, you unintentionally provide subtle cues to the study's participants about the purpose of the research, which influences your results in the direction you expected. This is a demonstration of _____.

• A) ethnocentric research
• B) misapplication of an independent variable
• C) experimenter bias
• D) none of these options

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Definitions:

Patriot Cause

The movement and ideological drive toward independence from British rule among the American colonies, particularly during the late 18th century.

Thomas Paine

A political activist and writer whose works, including "Common Sense" and "The American Crisis," were influential in the American Revolution and the promotion of democratic ideals.

Benedict Arnold

An American military officer who served during the Revolutionary War before defecting to the British side in 1780, becoming synonymous with betrayal.

American Ally

A country that is in a mutual agreement with the United States to support each other, especially in terms of defense and international policy.