Sociology A-Level
Hawthorne Effect
What Hawthorne Effect means in Sociology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Hawthorne Effect
The tendency for research participants to alter their behavior because they are aware they are being observed.
Topics that use Hawthorne Effect
- Methods in Context (AQA A-Level)
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Using Hawthorne Effect in the exam
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