A research assistant who is working in a psychologist's laboratory learns the importance of keeping complete records of observations and data analyses. Such procedures are followed in order to
a. increase objectivity.
b. increase subjectivity.
c. increase observer bias.
d. prevent other researchers from replicating a study.
Answer: a. increase objectivity
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