The results of experiments conducted in the laboratory may not _____ well, meaning that the results cannot be applied to real-world situations or to more general populations beyond the participants in the study.
A) replicate
B) generalize
C) duplicate
D) internalize

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Generalize is the best choice as it refers to the ability of the results of an experiment to be applied to a wider population or real-world situations beyond the study participants. Replicate and duplicate both refer to the ability to repeat the experiment with similar results, which may or may not be related to generalization, while internalize is not relevant to describing the applicability of experimental results.

The Results of Experiments Conducted in the Laboratory May Not