In Conducting a Survey on Computer Use, the Fact That

question 102

Multiple Choice

In conducting a survey on computer use, the fact that many people do not want to admit that they don't know how to use a computer is called a(n)

• A) observer bias.
• B) researcher bias.
• C) nonrepresentative sample.
• D) courtesy bias.

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Definitions:

Postman's Analysis

Neil Postman's critique on the impact of television and media on public discourse, emphasizing the shift toward entertainment and away from serious public debate.

Telegraph

A telegraph is a historical communication system that transmits coded messages over wires through a series of electrical signals.

Media Consumers

Individuals who engage with content produced and distributed by the media industry, such as news, entertainment, and educational material.

Technology Influences

Refers to the ways in which technology shapes and alters societies, cultures, and individual behaviors.