List the six practices that can distort data, misrepresent answers, or lead to fraudulent research. Briefly explain what each practice is
What will be an ideal response?
(1 ) choose a biased sample – use a sample of people that have a vested interest in answering the question in the way you wish the results to appear;
(2 ) ask biased questions – phrase questions in such a way that most people see only one logical choice;
(3 ) list biased choices – use closed-ended questions that result in people giving you the answers you want;
(4 ) discard undesirable results – keep silent about findings that do not provide the results you want and continue to survey more of the sample until your desired results are obtained;
(5 ) misunderstand the subject's world – ask questions that, if answered any other way, would conflict with the value system of the subject;
(6 ) analyze the data incorrectly – err in your tabulations and calculations (for example, entering incorrect data)
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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What will be an ideal response?
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