When Researchers Collect Data in a Study,if They Unconsciously Code

question 74

Multiple Choice

When researchers collect data in a study,if they unconsciously code a person's behavior to match their expectations,we say there is:

• A) a directionality problem
• B) an observer bias
• C) a sampling error
• D) reactivity

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