To avoid observer bias,researchers may not tell the observers why observations are being made or the goals of the study.In this situation the observers are said to be
A) blind.
B) habituated.
C) desensitized.
D) naïve.

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Observers are said to be "blind" when they are not informed about the purpose of the study or the expected outcomes, to prevent their biases from affecting the observations.

To Avoid Observer Bias,researchers May Not Tell the Observers Why