Research subjects in a study of quality of life (QOL) in liver transpl

Research subjects in a study of quality of life (QOL) in liver transplant recipients were asked to complete a questionnaire about their experiences after transplantation.

Which of the following would be a likely assumption that the researcher made in relation to this study?
a. All liver transplant recipients invited to participate in the study will complete a questionnaire.
b. QOL is an important issue to liver transplant recipients.
c. Subjects are able to identify a personal awareness of QOL.
d. Subjects will complete every item on the questionnaire.

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ANS: C
Assumptions are statements taken for granted or are considered true, even though they have not been scientifically tested.
The researcher does not indicate that this is an assumption of the study. It is undoubtedly hoped for to get a large sample size.
The researcher does not indicate that this is an assumption of the study. It is undoubtedly hoped for; otherwise, subjects will not complete their questionnaires.
The researcher does not indicate that this is an assumption of the study. It is undoubtedly hoped for to get complete data.