Researchers who analyze postings on Facebook to understand human behavior are aware that the information people choose to display about themselves may be biased.In terms of archival data,this represents the problem of
A) spurious relationship.
B) unobtrusive measurement.
C) selective deposit.
D) selective survival.

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Selective deposit refers to the bias introduced when data (in this case, Facebook postings) are not a complete representation of the phenomenon being studied, but rather are selectively presented by the individuals involved. This can lead to a skewed understanding of human behavior, as researchers are only seeing what participants choose to share.

Researchers Who Analyze Postings on Facebook to Understand Human Behavior