Researchers conducting web-based research have trouble controlling who actually answers their on-line questionnaires, which places limits on their research due to the possibility of
A)researcher bias.
B)research participant bias.
C)biased samples.
D)the Barnum effect.

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The primary issue with not being able to control who answers online questionnaires is the risk of ending up with biased samples. This means the sample may not accurately represent the broader population the researchers intend to study, leading to skewed or ungeneralizable results.

Researchers Conducting Web-Based Research Have Trouble Controlling Who Actually Answers