A group of Grade 4 learners are observed to determine whether a new teaching method increases learner participation in class.The learners are aware that they are part of a study and as a result they actively participate in class.This is the result of
A)lack of government school funding.
B)negotiated order.
C)the Hawthorne Effect.
D)reliability.

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The Hawthorne Effect is a phenomenon where individuals alter their behavior as a result of being observed or studied. In this case, the Grade 4 learners are aware that they are part of a study, which increases their participation in class. Therefore, the Hawthorne Effect best explains the observed increase in learner participation.

A Group of Grade 4 Learners Are Observed to Determine