Which of the following is a key characteristic of field experiments?
A. Independent variables fail to influence the outcome of an experiment.
B. Researchers are permitted to keep extraneous variables constant.
C. Independent variables are manipulated in a natural setting.
D. Researchers investigate extraneous variables in an artificial setting.
Answer: C
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