Which of the Following Is an Example of Experimenter Bias

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of experimenter bias

• A) An experimenter explicitly instructs subjects to complete tasks in a particular order, rather than allowing them to choose the order of completion. 
• B) An experimenter tries to make a favourable impression on the research subjects by being friendly and by providing a great deal of information. 
• C) An experimenter conducts her study in a completely objective manner. 
• D) An experimenter's belief in his own hypothesis affects either the subjects' behaviour or his observations of the subjects.

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