A Type of Bias That Occurs When Respondents Distort Answers

question 36

Short Answer

A type of bias that occurs when respondents distort answers to look good or to conform to social norms is a(n)______ bias.

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Definitions:

Electromotive Force

The energy supplied per charge by a source of electrical energy, such as a battery or generator, measured in volts.

Volts

The unit of measurement for electric potential difference or electromotive force, central to understanding electric circuits.

Solid-State Switches

Electronic switching devices that control the flow of electricity without moving parts, using semiconductor materials instead.

Moving Parts

Components within a system or machine that move relative to each other to perform a function or task.