Asked by Preeti Deshpande on Apr 23, 2024

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In which of the following would there be the greatest risk of effects of subjectivity and selective attention

A)  conducting a placebo-control trial 
B)  compiling a case study 
C)  running experimental studies 
D)  conducting surveys

Subjectivity

The quality of being based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions.

Selective Attention

The cognitive process of focusing on a particular object in the environment for a certain period while ignoring other irrelevant information.

Case Study

An in-depth analysis of a single subject, group, event, or community to explore the dynamics of a particular phenomenon.

  • Understand the moral considerations involved in conducting research with human subjects.
  • Acknowledge the restrictions of research approaches in ascertaining cause-and-effect connections.
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CHRISTINA ELIZABETH ChackoMay 02, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Compiling a case study involves gathering information and presenting it in a subjective manner. The researcher is responsible for selecting which information to include and how to present it, which can lead to the effects of subjectivity and selective attention. The other options listed involve more objective methods and controls to minimize these effects.