When Subjects Know They Are in a Research Study and Alter

question 15

Multiple Choice

When subjects know they are in a research study and alter their usual or routine behavior to react to the presence of the researcher,this is called

• A)a research bargain.
• B)subjective research.
• C)the Hawthorne effect.
• D)an overly simplified question.

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Definitions:

Net Importer

A country or region that imports more goods and services than it exports, resulting in a negative trade balance.

Economies Of Scale

The cost advantage that arises with increased output of a product, where the average cost per unit falls as the volume of its production increases.

Opportunity Cost

The next best alternative foregone as a result of making a decision.

Rice

A staple food grain consumed by a large portion of the world's population, particularly in Asia.