According to the Data,the Single Best Predictor of Suicide Is

question 4

Multiple Choice

According to the data,the single best predictor of suicide is

• A)loss of a loved one.
• B)depression.
• C)a previous attempt.
• D)unemployment.

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Definitions:

Experimenter Bias

A process where the scientists performing the research influence the results, consciously or unconsciously, in a way that introduces errors or specific outcomes.

Placebo Effect

The phenomenon in which a person experiences a physiological or psychological improvement after being treated with an inert or ineffective substance or intervention.

Sampling Bias

A bias that occurs when a sample is not representative of the population from which it was drawn, potentially leading to inaccurate conclusions.

Social Desirability

The tendency of respondents to answer questions in a manner that will be viewed favorably by others, potentially skewing research data.