Expectations by the experimenter that might influence the results of an experiment or his or her interpretation are called ________.
A) treatment bias
B) sample bias
C) experimental blinds
D) experimenter bias

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Experimenter bias refers to the expectations or beliefs of the experimenter that may unconsciously affect the results or interpretation of the experiment. This can occur in various ways such as unintentionally influencing the behavior or responses of the participants, selectively choosing or analyzing data to support one's hypothesis, or interpreting results in a way that aligns with one's preconceived notions.

Expectations by the Experimenter That Might Influence the Results of an Experiment