How Can a Researcher Minimize the Likelihood of Social Desirability

question 163

Multiple Choice

How can a researcher minimize the likelihood of social desirability bias in participants' self-report responses?

• A) provide adequate compensation for participation
• B) design the study in accord with the ethical principle of justice
• C) ensure confidentiality
• D) have participants sign their name to each page of the questionnaire

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Definitions:

Uncollectible Accounts

Accounts receivable that are deemed to be uncollectible, leading to their removal from the accounts through a write-off process.

Write Off

The accounting action of declaring that an asset is partially or completely worthless.

Factored Accounts Receivable

The process of selling accounts receivable to a third party at a discount to quickly generate cash and reduce risk of non-payment.