Experiments require all of the following except
A) equal treatment of participants in different groups except for the manipulation of the independent variable.
B) control over experimental procedures.
C) manipulation of an independent variable.
D) a laboratory environment.

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While experiments often take place in laboratory environments, it is not a requirement for an experiment to be valid. Experiments can also be conducted in natural settings or in field studies. Therefore, the absence of a laboratory environment does not disqualify an experiment from being valid. The other options (A-C) are necessary components of an experiment.

Experiments Require All of the Following Except