Dr. Mitchell has just had a paper rejected from the Canadian Journal of Psychology. The editor suggested that demand characteristics might account for the results. Most likely, what kind of study did Dr. Mitchell conduct?
A)An experiment
B)A survey
C)A case study
D)An observational study
E)A correlational study

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Demand characteristics refer to cues in an experiment that might inform participants about the purpose of the study or what behaviors are expected from them, potentially influencing their responses or behavior. This concern is most relevant in experimental research, where manipulation of variables and control of conditions are key aspects.

Dr Mitchell Has Just Had a Paper Rejected from the Canadian