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FREUDS PERSONALITY THEORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following defines researcher bias?
A
When a researcher interprets the outcome of a study according to their own subjective view
B
When a researcher interprets a study objectively
C
When more than one observer codes behaviour and their results are compared to check for agreement
D
All of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -If a researcher focussed more on the answer that aligns with their own point of view, the resulting analysis might show some bias.

Detailed explanation-2: -Researcher bias occurs when the researcher’s beliefs or expectations influence the research design or data collection process.

Detailed explanation-3: -Subject bias, also known as participant bias, is a tendency of participants (subjects) in an experiment to consciously or subconsciously act in a way that they think the experimenter or researcher wants them to act. It often occurs when subjects realize or know the purpose of the study.

Detailed explanation-4: -Three types of bias can be distinguished: information bias, selection bias, and confounding. These three types of bias and their potential solutions are discussed using various examples.

Detailed explanation-5: -Take, for example, a study on the effects of alcohol conducted by a religious conservative researcher. A case of research bias occurs when a researcher’s conservative beliefs cause him or her to create a biased survey or have sampling bias.

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