What would be an example of random measurement error in a
research study?
A. Because of inadequate training, different interviewers categorize
the same behaviors differently.
B. The wording of certain items leads research participants to
answer them in a certain way.
C. Some research participants become bored and are careless in
completing a data collection instrument.
D. All research participants misinterpret the meaning of one of the
questions.
C
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a. the family. b. religion. c. government. d. education.
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