In participant observation, a major disadvantage of letting subjects know the researcher and his/her purpose is that
A) only the simplest behaviors can be observed.
B) the researcher's presence may change the situation.
C) it is more difficult to ask questions and record observations.
D) it is unethical to let the people become aware of the purpose.

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Letting subjects know the researcher and his/her purpose may lead to a situation where the subjects change their behavior because they know they are being observed. This can affect the validity of the observations made by the researcher.

In Participant Observation, a Major Disadvantage of Letting Subjects Know