Any factor that raises doubts about the research results or the interpretation of the results is a(n)
A)threat to reliability.
B)threat to validity.
C)artifact.
D)demand characteristic.

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A factor that raises doubts about the research results or the interpretation of the results is a threat to validity. This means that the results may not accurately reflect the phenomena being studied or the conclusions drawn may not be accurate. A threat to reliability refers to factors that affect the consistency or reproducibility of the results. An artifact refers to patterns or results that are a result of some aspect of the methodology or tools used in the study. A demand characteristic refers to cues or clues in the study that may lead participants to alter their behavior in a particular way.

Any Factor That Raises Doubts About the Research Results or the Interpretation