Sterility Refers to

question 88

Multiple Choice

Sterility refers to

• A)being pathogen free.
• B)having an absence of spores.
• C)having an absence of any life forms and viral particles.
• D)being pasteurized.
• E)being homogenized.

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Definitions:

Demand Characteristic

Features of an experimental setting that cause participants to guess the purpose of the study and change their behavior.

Experimenter Expectancy

The phenomenon where the biases and expectations of the experimenter unconsciously influence the participants of an experiment.

Filler Items

Items included in a questionnaire measure to help disguise the true purpose of the measure.

Automated Procedures

Tasks or operations conducted automatically through the use of technology, software, or machinery, often requiring minimal human intervention.