Which of the following is NOT a major reason for conducting experiments in field settings as opposed to laboratory settings?

A) to test the external validity of causal conclusions arrived at in the lab
B) to determine the effects of events that occur in the field
C) to have greater control over confounding variables
D) to improve generalizability across settings


Answer: C

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