Which of the Following Is NOT a Possible Drawback of Laboratory

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a possible drawback of laboratory research?

• A) It is impossible to conduct research without the participants knowing they are being studied.
• B) The laboratory is a natural setting and tends to put participants at ease.
• C) People who are willing to come to a university laboratory may not fairly represent groups from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• D) People who are unfamiliar with university settings may be intimidated by the laboratory setting.

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Definitions:

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