When a Researcher Uses Excessive Detail in Expressing a Number

question 42

Multiple Choice

When a researcher uses excessive detail in expressing a number or statistics report to give the impression of scientific rigor,he may be adding information that is not accurate.For example,using 1,899,312 to express population in a city instead of using 1.9 million people.This data quality limitation is known as

• A)reliability.
• B)validity.
• C)topic knowledge.
• D)fallacy of misplaced concreteness.

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Definitions:

Psychological Implications

The mental and emotional effects or consequences that an event, condition, or disease may have on an individual's psychological well-being.

Isolation

The process of separating sick individuals from healthy ones to prevent the spread of diseases.

Denial

A psychological defense mechanism where a person refuses to accept reality or facts, often as a way to avoid dealing with uncomfortable emotions or situations.

Aggression

Behaviors or attitudes that are forceful, hostile, or attacking, often indicating readiness to confront or engage.