A________is a participant in a study but is also part of the research team.
A)deceiver
B)confederate
C)coercer
D)confidant

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A confederate is a participant in a study who is also part of the research team. They are given specific instructions on how to act or respond in order to manipulate certain variables in the study. They are also sometimes referred to as "research assistants" or "stooges." The other answer choices do not accurately describe this type of participant.

A________is a Participant in a Study but Is Also Part