If a Researcher Finds a Result in a Laboratory Setting

question 57

Multiple Choice

If a researcher finds a result in a laboratory setting but not in a real world setting, the finding

• A) lacks statistical validity
• B) lacks ecological validity
• C) lacks internal validity
• D) cannot be published

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