When a participant's suspicions,expectations,or assumptions about the study influence the results this is known as ______________.

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Participant bias occurs when a participant's preconceived notions or beliefs affect their behavior or responses in a study, leading to skewed or unreliable results. Confounding refers to the presence of an extraneous variable that impacts the relationship between the independent and dependent variables, while deception involves intentionally misleading or withholding information from participants, and invalidity refers to the lack of validity or soundness in the design or execution of a study.

When a Participant's Suspicions,expectations,or Assumptions About the Study Influence the Results