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What does the “Hawthorne effect” refer to in research?

A. Participants behaving differently because they know they are being observed.
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B. The phenomenon where researchers unintentionally influence study outcomes.
C. The tendency of participants to drop out of a study.
D. The effect of research findings on clinical practice.

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  • Participants behaving differently because they know they are being observed.
  • The phenomenon where researchers unintentionally influence study outcomes.
  • The tendency of participants to drop out of a study.
  • The effect of research findings on clinical practice.

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