False answers refer to responses given by survey respondents that do not reflect their true beliefs or behaviors. These can be deliberate misrepresentations due to various reasons such as social desirability bias or fear of judgment.
Related terms
Social Desirability Bias: This bias occurs when respondents provide answers that present them in a more favorable light rather than expressing their true thoughts or behaviors.
Hawthorne Effect: The Hawthorne effect refers to individuals changing their behavior because they know they are being observed or studied. In surveys, this could lead respondents to alter their answers based on awareness of being monitored.
Memory Recall Bias: Memory recall bias happens when respondents provide inaccurate responses due to errors or limitations in their memory, leading to distorted survey results.