When participants are misled about the nature of an experiment, researchers refer to this as
A)fabrication
B)falsification
C)concealment
D)deception

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Deception in research refers to the practice of misleading or misinforming participants about the true nature or purpose of a study. This is often done to ensure the validity of the experiment by preventing participants' behavior from being influenced by their knowledge of the study.

When Participants Are Misled About the Nature of an Experiment