In which of the following types of research is reactivity LEAST likely to be a problem?
A) short-term observational research in a classroom
B) self-report studies where the data are collected online
C) face-to-face interview studies assessing mental health
D) studies in which participants allow the researcher to view their online postings for one week

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Reactivity is the tendency for people to alter their behavior when they know they are being observed or are participating in a study. In self-report studies where the data are collected online, participants are not being directly observed, which reduces the likelihood of reactivity.

In Which of the Following Types of Research Is Reactivity