Which of the following are categories of participants in research?

1.Good participants

2.Negative participants

3.Faithful participants

4.Apprehensive participants

5.Traditional participants

A1, 2, 3 & 4 only ✓ Correct

B2, 3 & 5 only

C1, 2, 4 & 5 only

D1, 3, 4 & 5 only

Correct answer: (A) 1, 2, 3 & 4 only

Explanation

The recognised categories are the good participant, the negative participant, the faithful participant and the apprehensive participant.

Good participants behave so as to confirm the hypothesis they infer.

Negative participants deliberately act against the study's presumed aim.

Faithful and apprehensive participants respectively obey instructions and fear being judged.

Traditional participants is not a recognised type, which is why the fifth item is excluded.

These roles trace to work on participant reactivity and demand characteristics.

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