Reactivity is a research problem because when it occurs,
A) observers may record only the observations that are consistent with their expectations.
B) people's behavior may not represent their typical behavior.
C) relevant information may be lost from archival records.
D) there will be a spurious relationship between variables.

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Reactivity refers to the phenomenon where individuals alter their behavior due to the awareness of being observed, which means their behavior may not represent their typical behavior.

Reactivity Is a Research Problem Because When It Occurs