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Asked by Julian Munoz on May 30, 2024

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In experimental research, demand characteristics tend to

A) increase the reliability of a study.
B) eliminate confounds in a study.
C) threaten the validity of a study.
D) affect the duration of a study.

Validity

The extent to which a test, measurement, or research accurately represents what it aims to measure.

Demand Characteristics

Any aspects of a study that communicate to the participants how the experimenter wants them to behave.

Reliability

The consistency and dependability of a measurement, test, or instrument over time or across different conditions or observers.

  • Understand the impact of demand characteristics and confounds on the validity of studies.
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Rajean EbanksJun 02, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Demand characteristics refer to cues in an experimental setting that suggest to participants what the researcher's hypothesis is or how they should behave. This can lead to participants altering their behavior or responses in a way that is not natural or may not be consistent with their true opinions or attitudes, thus threatening the validity of the study.

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