Melvin and Leigh are interviewing students at their campus to determine if the students agree or disagree with a proposed policy change. Melvin believes the proposed policy change is a good idea, but Leigh believes the change will be bad for students. Nearly all the students who Melvin interviewed supported the policy change, but nearly all the students who Leigh interviewed disapproved of the change. Which of the following research problems could account for the different results?

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Melvin and Leigh have different beliefs about the proposed policy change, which could lead to experimenter bias. Melvin's interview style may have unintentionally influenced students to support the change, while Leigh's interview style may have unintentionally influenced students to disapprove of the change.

Melvin and Leigh Are Interviewing Students at Their Campus to Determine