Which type of bias occurs when respondents tend to answer questions with a certain slant?
A)interviewer bias
B)self-selection bias
C)self-preservation bias
D)response bias

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Response bias occurs when participants give answers that they believe the researcher wants to hear or answers that would be socially acceptable. This can skew the results of a study and affect its validity. Examples of response bias include acquiescence bias (where participants agree with statements regardless of their true beliefs) and social desirability bias (where participants give answers that make them appear in a positive light).

Which Type of Bias Occurs When Respondents Tend to Answer