Which of the Following Is a Drawback to Conducting Observational

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a drawback to conducting observational research in a laboratory?

• A)People must be paid for their time.
• B)People behave more naturally when they are away from the stresses of the "real world."
• C)People may be too relaxed in a laboratory setting.
• D)People who are willing to come to a laboratory might not be representative of the general population.

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