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. The results tend to be complementary rather than contradictory.
B. Both tend to produce the same results.
C. Laboratory and field experiments should be considered in isolation.
D. The effect size of the independent variable on the dependent variable is very similar in the two types of studies.
Answer: C
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