The Tendency for Females to Be Underrepresented as Research Subjects

question 196

Multiple Choice

The tendency for females to be underrepresented as research subjects and female topics to be ignored by many investigators is referred to as __________ in research.

• A) gender bias
• B) the courtesy bias
• C) the Barnum effect
• D) proportionate sampling

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Definitions:

Credit

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Acquisition Method

An accounting procedure for recording the purchase of one company by another, focusing on fair value assessments of acquired assets and liabilities.

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Subsidiary shares are equity shares held by a parent company in a subsidiary company, giving it ownership interest.