The Primary Difference Between a Laboratory Experiment and a Field

question 94

Multiple Choice

The primary difference between a laboratory experiment and a field experiment is that in a field experiment,the researcher:

• A)has less control over extraneous independent variables.
• B)has the ability to achieve greater internal validity.
• C)has control of all independent variables.
• D)uses a totally different set of procedures.
• E)lacks realism.

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Definitions:

Social Facilitation Theory

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Dominant Response

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Evaluation Apprehension

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