If a Researcher Does Not Have a Clear Operational Definition

question 157

Multiple Choice

If a researcher does not have a clear operational definition of the behavior he is studying,he might experience:

• A) observer bias
• B) reactivity
• C) confounds
• D) a directionality problem

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Definitions:

Filing Status

A category that describes a taxpayer's marital and family situation, affecting the tax rates and standard deductions they are eligible for.

Tax Liability

The total amount of tax owed by an individual, corporation, or other entity to the taxing authority.

Proportional Tax Rate

A tax system where the tax rate remains constant regardless of the amount of income, meaning the tax evolves proportionally with income.

Tax Base

The total amount of assets or revenue that a government can tax, used to determine the tax rate needed to raise required revenues.