Compared with Field Research, Which of the Following Is True

question 18

Multiple Choice

Compared with field research, which of the following is true about laboratory research?

• A) laboratory research achieves greater naturalism
• B) laboratory research allows for greater generalizability of research
• C) laboratory research achieves a greater degree of control over extraneous variables
• D) field research does not allow for direct manipulation of variables

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