Which of the Following Is NOT a Strength of the Experiment

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a strength of the experiment as a research method?

• A)Cause-and-effect relationships can be established.
• B)Experimental conditions usually seem realistic to subjects.
• C)Experiments can usually be replicated if the findings are valid.
• D)Variables can be analyzed carefully because of the degree of control over them.

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