Which of the Following Is an Advantage of Field Research

question 106

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an advantage of field research?

• A) Random assignment is more likely to be used in field experiments.
• B) Researchers can manipulate more variables in the field than in the lab.
• C) Participants are more likely to behave naturally in the field than in the lab.
• D) Field research affords greater internal validity than lab experiments.

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