Bias in Research Is Anything That Contaminates or Compromises the Research

question 14

True/False

Bias in research is anything that contaminates or compromises the research. Researchers have to be vigilant in their attempts to avoid bias in their research.

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Definitions:

Null Hypotheses

A default hypothesis that there is no statistical significance in a set of given observations, essentially stating that any observed effect is due to chance.

Polychlorinated Biphenyl

Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are a group of man-made organic chemicals consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and chlorine atoms, known for their environmental toxicity and classification as persistent organic pollutants.

Gas Mileage

A measure of how many miles a vehicle can travel on a gallon of fuel.

Type I Error

An error that occurs in hypothesis testing when a true null hypothesis is incorrectly rejected.