Seema is conducting a study of how adolescents spend their time and wants to collect unbiased data. Which of the following should she NOT do?
a. Phrase questions in a way that leads to a desired answer.
b. Ensure that participants' responses are confidential.
c. Leave a copy of the consent form with participants after the study is completed.
d. Allow participants to withdraw from the study if they want to.
Answer: a
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