When thinking about the research setting as a factor that could influence the generalizability of research findings, one needs to think about whether
A) attributes of the person(s) collecting the data affect the participants.
B) the setting elicits reactivity.
C) the characteristics of some study participants will influence the responses of other individual participants.
D) all of the above.

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All of the options listed can impact the generalizability of research findings. The attributes of the person(s) collecting the data can affect how participants respond, the setting can elicit reactivity, and the characteristics of some participants can influence the responses of others. Therefore, researchers need to consider all of these factors when assessing the generalizability of their findings.

When Thinking About the Research Setting as a Factor That