A systematic tendency to respond in a certain way to items or scales is referred to as a:
A)systematic equivalence.
B)contextual response.
C)response bias.
D)structural bias.

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Response bias is a systematic tendency to respond in a certain way to items or scales, which can skew the results and cause inaccurate measurements. This bias can be caused by a variety of factors such as social desirability, acquiescence, or extreme responding. A researcher needs to be aware of and minimize the impact of response bias to ensure the validity and reliability of the data collected.

A Systematic Tendency to Respond in a Certain Way to Items