At the conclusion of the experiment, the researcher explains to the participants that it was necessary to provide them with inaccurate information in order to minimize bias. She goes on to say that even though their data has been collected,
they can still withdraw their data if they choose to do so. The researcher is carrying out the process of
a. intentionally deceiving the participants.
b. describing a risk/gain assessment of the study.
c. providing debriefing information to the participants.
d. explaining to the participants their rights under informed consent.
Answer: c. providing debriefing information to the participants.
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One of the first intelligence tests developed by Binet
A) provided an accurate way of identifying a person's Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD). B) was developed using a trial-and-error process. C) helped researchers to determine whether or not children were making adequate progress through Piaget's stages of cognitive development. D) was guided by a clear theory of what intelligence means.
If a research finding is considered "objective," it is fundamentally
a. unbiased. b. valid. c. replicable. d. reliable.