Field experiments have particular difficulty controlling for ______.
A)time order
B)association
C)context
D)nonspuriousness

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Field experiments are conducted in real-world settings, which means it is difficult to control for the context in which the experiment takes place. This can make it difficult to distinguish the specific effects of the treatment or intervention being tested from the effects of other contextual factors that may be present. Time order, association, and nonspuriousness are all important considerations for ensuring the validity of a field experiment, but they may be easier to control for than contextual factors.

Field Experiments Have Particular Difficulty Controlling for ______