When Conducting Research, Several Biases May Be Present

question 17

Multiple Choice

When conducting research, several biases may be present.The _____ bias is present when the respondent feels a desire to be polite toward the other person.

• A)yea-or nay-saying
• B)social desirability
• C)gender
• D)tradition
• E)courtesy

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Definitions:

Social Interaction

The process by which individuals act and react in relation to others in a societal context.

Rational Balancing

The process of making decisions by weighing the benefits and costs of various options in a logical and analytical manner.

Macroanalysis

An examination of large-scale societal structures and processes, typically involving the study of broad social, economic, and political systems.

Social Interaction

The process by which individuals act and react in relation to others, involving communication, mutual influence, and behavioral exchange.