Which of the Following Studies Would NOT Have a Possible

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following studies would NOT have a possible threat of observer bias?

• A) A study looking at the relationship between the frequency of eating fruits and vegetables and general physical fitness
• B) A study looking at the relationship between college GPA and SAT scores
• C) A study looking at the number of hours spent listening to music and singing ability
• D) A study looking at the rate of text messaging in a day and writing/English composition skill
• E) All of the above studies run the risk of observer bias

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