The Influence of the Researcher's Expectations on the Outcome of the Study

question 47

Multiple Choice

The influence of the researcher's expectations on the outcome of the study refers to

• A)reactivity.
• B)expectancy effects.
• C)ecological validity.
• D)both reactivity and expectancy effects.

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Definitions:

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