When doing sex research even if respondents were very truthful and tried to give as accurate information as possible three factors might still cause their self-reports to be inaccurate.These are

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Memory can be fallible and people may forget certain details or misremember events. Difficulties with estimates can arise when people are asked to provide specifics such as the frequency of their sexual activity, as they may not keep track of this information. Question interpretation can also lead to inaccuracies, as people may misunderstand or misinterpret the questions being asked. All three of these factors can impact the accuracy of self-reports in sex research. Validity and reliability, volunteer bias, and difficulties with estimates may also play a role, but are not listed as options in the question.

When Doing Sex Research Even If Respondents Were Very Truthful