One disadvantage to using the experimental method for research is that:

A) results are highly unlikely to generalize to the larger population.
B) the artificiality of laboratory settings can affect the validity of results.
C) the low degree of control over the environment.
D) it is impossible to draw conclusions regarding cause-and-effect.


B

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