Which of the following actions by the researcher is least likely to be helpful if protestors question the administration of a certain test in a research study?
A) Defending the test by reviewing with the protestors the merits of each item on the test
B) Demonstrating how the test as a whole is valid and reliable
C) Demonstrating that the test follows the guidelines in the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing
D) Offering to withdraw individuals from the study if they do not wish to take the test

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Defending the test by reviewing each item's merits with protestors is less likely to be helpful because it addresses the test at a granular level, which may not address broader concerns about its administration, validity, or ethical considerations. Demonstrating overall validity, reliability, adherence to standards, or offering withdrawal addresses more fundamental concerns about the test's appropriateness and respects participant autonomy.

Which of the Following Actions by the Researcher Is Least