How does a researcher reduce the effects of demand characteristics?
a. Discard data from anyone whose results are far from the mean
b. Conceal the purpose of the experiment from the participants.
c. Allow participants to decide whether to be in the experimental or control group.
d. Keep informing the participants how well they are doing while the study is in progress.
Ans: b. Conceal the purpose of the experiment from the participants.
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