The training of data collectors to adhere strictly to a standard protocol for a research project will affect the ultimate outcome of the study by doing what?
a. Reducing risks to human subjects
b. Reducing cost of data collection
c. Increasing consistency in data collection
d. Increasing risk of introducing researcher bias into the study
ANS: C
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A Reducing risks to human subjects is best controlled by institutional review board clearance and informed consent.
B Data collector training may actually increase costs in a research study.
C Training of data collectors increases consistency in data collection.
D Data collector training does not increase risk of researcher bias.
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