Marsha is getting ready to screen participants for her focus group study. Which of the following criteria is she most likely to ignore while selecting and recruiting participants?
A)Ask questions to identify candidates who might present a biased response.
B)Ask questions to identify candidates if they will be available to participate in other focus groups conducted by her firm from time to time.
C)Ask questions to make sure that the candidates met the demographic requirements.
D)Ask questions to identify if the candidates are willing to discuss the issue at hand openly.
E)Ask questions to check candidates' availability to meet at the scheduled time.

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While all of the criteria listed are important to consider, option B is most likely to be ignored as it is not directly related to the current study. Marsha will prioritize screening participants who meet the demographic requirements and are willing to openly discuss the issue at hand. She will also want to ensure that participants have the availability to meet at the scheduled time. Additionally, she may ask questions to identify any potential sources of bias among the candidates.

Marsha Is Getting Ready to Screen Participants for Her Focus