Field Experiments Typically Have Better Generalizability Because They Occur Outside

question 23

Multiple Choice

Field experiments typically have better generalizability because they occur outside an official laboratory setting.On the other hand,there are disadvantages,which include which of the following?

• A) Researchers do not have complete control over the setting.
• B) It may be impossible to run the experiment so that it is methodologically sound.
• C) Researchers are usually at the mercy of others in the setting and must abide by institutional constraints.
• D) All of these.
• E) None of these.

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Definitions:

Standard Error

A measure of how much sample means of a given data set are expected to vary, serving as a statistical indicator of precision.

Margin of Error

A measure of the range of values below and above the sample statistic in a confidence interval; it quantifies uncertainty in estimates.

Standard Error

A measure of the variability or dispersion of a sample statistic from the population parameter.

Confidence Interval

A set of values, obtained from sample data, that probably includes the value of an unspecified population parameter, given a certain confidence level.