Why Do Researchers Try to Avoid Being Detected by Their

question 339

Multiple Choice

Why do researchers try to avoid being detected by their participants when engaged in naturalistic observations?

• A) The researchers themselves could be considered a dependent variable that affects the results of the study.
• B) Naturally occurring behavior patterns might not occur if the participants become aware that they are being observed.
• C) It is unethical to engage in any kind of research, even naturalistic observation, unless participants give their prior permission.
• D) Participants may continue to act naturally with the researchers, but the researchers may not act like researchers once they begin to interact with the participants.

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