The results of a study may be influenced by the experimenter's expectations regarding the outcome of the study. This artifact is known as ____.
A) reactivity
B) novelty
C) experimenter bias
D) volunteerism

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Experimenter bias refers to the influence of the experimenter's expectations or beliefs on the outcomes of the study. This can lead to unintentional manipulation or interpretation of the results, and therefore compromises the validity and reliability of the study. Reactivity refers to the phenomenon whereby participants may alter their behavior or responses simply because they know they are being studied. Novelty simply refers to something new or unusual, and volunteerism refers to the willingness of individuals to participate in a study as volunteers.

The Results of a Study May Be Influenced by the Experimenter's