Lab-based experiments are likely to have greater _________,and experiments in natural settings are likely to have greater __________.
A) social application; theoretical implications
B) internal validity; external validity
C) consequences for more people; control
D) all of these

Question

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Lab-based experiments tend to have greater internal validity because they can control for extraneous variables, but they may not generalize well to real-world settings (i.e. lower external validity). Conversely, experiments in natural settings may have less control but may better reflect real-world scenarios (i.e. higher external validity). Therefore, option B is the best answer as it accurately reflects the trade-off between internal and external validity.

Lab-Based Experiments Are Likely to Have Greater _________,And Experiments in Natural