Asked by Cristian Trevizo on May 15, 2024

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A survey that focuses on sensitive,unpopular,or illegal behavior that leads subjects to answer inaccurately is a serious threat to the validity of research results.This problem is known as:

A) response bias
B) wording effects
C) researcher bias
D) overcounting
E) response rate bias

Response Bias

A tendency in survey or research respondents to answer questions inaccurately due to misunderstanding, social desirability, or other factors.

Researcher Bias

The tendency for researchers to unintentionally influence the outcome of their studies due to personal values, beliefs, or preferences.

  • Acknowledge the presence of biases and obstacles in survey research and tactics to overcome them.
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Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Response bias occurs when survey respondents answer questions inaccurately or misleadingly due to factors such as social desirability bias or fear of judgment. This is particularly common when asking about sensitive, unpopular, or illegal behavior.