reactivity

n. the condition in which a participant being observed is changed in some way by the act of observation. Within an experimental setting, reactivity is viewed as a threat to internal validity because the change in behavior is not due to the experimental manipulation. See also reactive measure.

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November 25th 2024

principle of recency

see recency effect.