Professor Aguayo is recruiting subjects for a study. She is advised not to give potential subjects the exact title of the study, which is "The negative effects of mild anxiety on eye-hand coordination." Why not share the title with potential subjects?
A. Professor Aguayo may change the hypothesis after the data are collected and analyzed.
B. The title may create specific expectations that could bias the subjects.
C. It's really none of the subjects' business, since Professor Aguayo is the researcher.
D. She's not really sure if mild anxiety will affect eye-hand coordination.
Answer: B
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