In the Context of the Use of Biometrics in Canada

question 51

True/False

In the context of the use of biometrics in Canada, biometric technologies are currently being used in many commercial environments such as protection of physical and computer assets, and time and attendance applications.

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Definitions:

Double-Blind Procedure

A research or testing method in which neither the participants nor the experimenters know who is receiving a particular treatment, to prevent bias.

Experimenter's Bias

A distortion in research outcomes due to the researcher's expectations influencing the study.

Social Desirability

The tendency of respondents to answer questions in a manner that will be viewed favorably by others, often leading to over-reporting of 'positive' behaviors or under-reporting of 'negative' behaviors.

Independent Variable

In experimental and statistical research, the variable that is manipulated or changed to observe its effect on a dependent variable.