Compared to laboratory experiments, field experiments tend to be ____.
A)low in internal validity and low in external validity
B)low in internal validity and high in external validity
C)high in internal validity and low in external validity
D)high in internal validity and high in external validity

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Field experiments are conducted in natural settings rather than controlled environments, which often results in lower control over variables (hence lower internal validity) but higher generalizability of the findings to real-world situations (hence higher external validity).

Compared to Laboratory Experiments, Field Experiments Tend to Be ____