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

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Web-based research often results in biased samples because researchers cannot control who responds to their surveys. This means that the sample may not accurately represent the population being studied, as certain individuals may be overrepresented or underrepresented in the sample. This is different from researcher bias (A), which refers to the researcher's own biases influencing the study design or interpretation of results, and the Barnum effect (D), which refers to the tendency of people to believe vague or general statements about their personality or behavior that could apply to many different people. Research participant bias (B) may also be a concern in web-based research, as participants may not always answer honestly or accurately, but this answer choice is not as directly related to the issue of biased samples.

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