In Scientific Research,a Researcher's Expectations About a Study Can Lead

question 40

Multiple Choice

In scientific research,a researcher's expectations about a study can lead to systematic errors in observation.This phenomenon is called:

• A) observer bias
• B) critical thinking skills
• C) the third variable problem
• D) the directionality problem

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