Problems of observer bias can arise in the context of a case study because
A) extraneous variables are often uncontrolled.
B) the nomothetic approach is especially prone to observer bias.
C) case studies typically involve unobtrusive observation.
D) the researcher is often both observer and participant.

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Observer bias can occur when the researcher is both the observer and the participant in a case study, as their personal biases and perspectives can influence their observations and interpretations of data. This is particularly problematic if the researcher is not aware of their bias or if they try to shape the data to fit their preconceived notions. The other options (A, B, C) are not directly related to observer bias in case studies.

Problems of Observer Bias Can Arise in the Context of a Case