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A nurse is reading a research report and encounters the term “bias.” What does bias generally refer to in research?

A. A preference for one research design over another.
B. A systematic error or deviation from the truth in data collection, analysis, or interpretation.
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C. A personal opinion of the researcher.
D. A type of statistical analysis.

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  • A preference for one research design over another.
  • A systematic error or deviation from the truth in data collection, analysis, or interpretation.
  • A personal opinion of the researcher.
  • A type of statistical analysis.

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