Which of the following statements is least likely to be correct about the results of laboratory and field experiments that examine the same variables?
A)Both tend to produce the same results.
B)The effect size of the independent variable on the dependent variable is very similar in the two types of studies.
C)Laboratory and field experiments should be considered in isolation.
D)The results tend to be complementary rather than contradictory.

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Laboratory and field experiments should not be considered in isolation, as they are often used together to provide a more comprehensive understanding of a phenomenon. Therefore, statement C is the least likely to be correct. A, B, and D are all possible outcomes of laboratory and field experiments examining the same variables.

Which of the Following Statements Is Least Likely to Be