If an Important Effect Has Been Identified Correctly in the Laboratory

question 24

Multiple Choice

If an important effect has been identified correctly in the laboratory, then

• A) the same effect should be observable outside the laboratory.
• B) no additional research will ever be needed in order to apply this finding outside the laboratory.
• C) statements about causality are not justified.
• D) further research outside the laboratory is not important.

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Definitions:

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