A source of bias that may occur in research findings when participants are allowed to choose for themselves a certain treatment in a scientific study is called a _______.

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When participants are allowed to choose their own treatment, it can lead to a selection bias as those who choose a certain treatment may have different characteristics or motivations than those who do not, which can confound the research findings.

A Source of Bias That May Occur in Research Findings