Why Might a Person's Reactivity Threaten a Study's Internal Validity

question 32

Multiple Choice

Why might a person's reactivity threaten a study's internal validity?

• A) They change their behavior based on realizing others are observing them.
• B) They prefer not to be observed as often as the study requires.
• C) Researchers ask them to change their behavior to get better results.
• D) The study ends early and the person goes home early.

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