A researcher studying food insecurity in remote areas realizes that giving incentives to participants may be influencing their responses and behaviors. What is the most ethical action?

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Acknowledge the potential influence, adjust the incentive system to reduce bias, and disclose this limitation in reporting results.

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Stop providing incentives immediately without explanation, to avoid further bias.

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Continue giving incentives as planned since they increase participation rates, and ignore potential bias.

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Offer larger incentives to all participants equally to make the study more attractive and representative.

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