Which of the following is a disadvantage of experimental research?

A. The researcher is unable to draw conclusions about cause and effect relationships among the variables of interest.
B. The laboratory setting can influence the behavior of participants.
C. The researcher has little influence on the external variables.
D. The requirement for strong community participation tends to make this research very confusing.
E. The researcher cannot measure the physiological responses of the participant.


Answer: B

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