Which of the Following Is NOT an Example of How

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an example of how bias can be introduced into a study?

• A)Respondents do not tell the truth because of stigma or embarrassment.
• B)The researcher creates an operational definition that is incomplete.
• C)The sample size is not representative of the population.
• D)The researcher is studying marijuana legislation and supports decriminalization.

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Definitions:

Pelagic

Referring to oceanic water not close to the bottom or shore, encompassing the entire water column used particularly in context to the life and ecosystems found within this vast, open ocean area.

Biodiversity

The variety and variability of life forms within a given ecosystem, region, or the entire Earth, crucial for maintaining ecological balance.

Trawl Fishing

A method of fishing that involves dragging a large net through the water, either at midwater or along the sea bottom.

Ocean Floor Ecosystems

Diverse habitats found on the ocean floor, ranging from deep sea vents to coral reefs, supporting a wide variety of life forms.