Asked by Jordyn Mashia on Sep 28, 2024
What can we conclude from studies that have investigated the influence of anecdotal information
A) People are not influenced by anecdotal information and tend to view it as non-representative and biased.
B) People tend to be influenced by anecdotal information, even when they are forewarned that the information is not representative.
C) People are influenced by anecdotal evidence only when they have not been forewarned that it may be misleading.
D) People are influenced by anecdotal evidence only when it is provided by someone they know and trust.
Anecdotal Information
Information derived from personal accounts, observations, or reports, rather than systematic scientific evaluation.
Representative
An entity or individual that stands in or speaks on behalf of others.
Forewarned
Having prior knowledge or warning about a future event, often enabling preparation or prevention.
- Recognize the role and impact of experimenter and participant biases in research.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the role and impact of experimenter and participant biases in research.
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