As part of a research project,Carmen attended the birthday party of a child.When the cake was served,Carmen was asked to teach everyone the "Happy Birthday Song" in English.After the cake,presents were opened,including the gift from Carmen.What part of this event was problematic for Carmen's research?
A) Carmen's presence influenced events at the party.
B) Teaching the English song distracted Carmen from other observations.
C) Carmen should not have attended the child's party.
D) Carmen should not have given a gift to a research participant's family member.

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Carmen's presence at the party may have influenced the behavior of the participants, and this could impact the validity of her research findings. Ideally, researchers should strive to remain impartial and not intervene in the events they are observing. The other options listed do not reflect significant problems with Carmen's research. Teaching the song or giving a gift could be seen as normal social behavior, and attending the party is likely necessary for observing the child's behavior in a naturalistic setting.

As Part of a Research Project,Carmen Attended the Birthday Party