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What is “observer bias” in research?

A. Participants behaving differently because they know they are being watched.
B. The researcher's expectations or preconceived notions unintentionally influencing the observation or interpretation of data.
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C. The loss of participants from a study.
D. Errors in statistical calculation.

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  • Participants behaving differently because they know they are being watched.
  • The researcher's expectations or preconceived notions unintentionally influencing the observation or interpretation of data.
  • The loss of participants from a study.
  • Errors in statistical calculation.

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