Sometimes researchers violate research due to their biases. List three biases to which a researcher may be guilty. Choose one of the violations you have listed and state how this bias could be avoided by researchers.

What will be an ideal response?


Ans: Some biases are selective observation, overgeneralization, and subjective thinking. Some ways to avoid biases include the use of objectivity during research and abiding by the rules of research.

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