In a factorial experiment, if the experimenter is concerned about demand characteristic, s/he can _____
a. use a within subjects design
b. increase the size of the sample
c. use a simple experiment instead of a factorial experiment
d. disguise the real purpose of the experiment
D
Demand characteristics occur when participants know what the experiment is about. One way to reduce demand characteristics is to disguise the purpose of the experiment; for example, by using a cover story.
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