Chris answers a survey question in a way he thinks will confirm the researchers' beliefs.If the outcome of the study is influenced by Chris and other participants' expectations,a(n)______ _____ will have occurred.

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The described situation is an example of the expectancy effect, which occurs when participant expectations influence the outcome of a study. None of the other choices fit this situation. An operational definition is a clear and precise definition of a variable being measured or manipulated in a study. Double-blind and single-blind refer to research designs that minimize bias by keeping participants unaware of whether they are in the experimental or control group (single-blind) or also keeping experimenters unaware of group assignments (double-blind).

Chris Answers a Survey Question in a Way He Thinks