Although some research indicates that the depiction of violence on TV has no effect on children, many parents still screen their children's TV selections to prevent the selection of violent programs. From a methodologist's perspective, parents probably ignore the implications of this research because

a. they may not understand the results of the research.
b. research results may contradict deeply held beliefs.
c. logistical problems enter.
d. administrative control interferes.
e. they may not understand the results of the research and/or the research results may contradict deeply held beliefs.


E

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