Demand characteristics have a possible effect on whom?
A)The participants in an experiment
B)The person who evaluates the results of an experiment
C)The person who designs the experiment
D)The people who read about the results of an experiment

Question

Demand characteristics have a possible effect on whom?​
A)The participants in an experiment
B)​The person who evaluates the results of an experiment
C)​The person who designs the experiment
D)​The people who read about the results of an experiment

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Demand characteristics refer to cues in an experimental situation that may inadvertently signal to participants what behavior is expected of them or what the hypothesis of the study is. These cues may influence the behavior of participants, leading to biased or inaccurate results. Therefore, demand characteristics primarily affect the participants in an experiment. The other options may be indirectly affected by demand characteristics, but the primary impact is on the participants.

Demand Characteristics Have a Possible Effect on Whom?​

Demand Characteristics Have a Possible Effect on Whom?