Which of the following decisions would be most appropriate for a researcher interested in reducing a participant's potential reactivity to the presence of the researcher?
A) Make unobtrusive observations.
B) Restrict the experiment to the laboratory setting.
C) Repeat the test using another set of participants.
D) Increase the number of participants.

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Making unobtrusive observations is the most effective way to reduce a participant's potential reactivity because it minimizes the awareness of being observed, thereby reducing the likelihood that their behavior will be influenced by the presence of the researcher.

Which of the Following Decisions Would Be Most Appropriate for a Researcher