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cdr_15

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In survey research, the problem of participants providing responses that they think are acceptable instead of honest responses is called
 
  A) social desirability.
  B) denial.
  C) contradiction.
  D) volunteer bias.

Question 2

Which of the following is true regarding circumcision and AIDS?
 
  A) In a study from Africa, circumcised men were slightly more likely to become infected with HIV than uncircumcised men.
  B) In a study from Africa, uncircumcised men were more likely to become infected with HIV than circumcised men.
  C) Across studies, circumcision is not related to the risk of contracting HIV.
  D) Circumcision relates to risk of HIV infection in Africa only. They are not related in other areas of the world.



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B



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