By choosing to conduct a study in a research laboratory instead of its natural setting, researchers gain:
A) internal validity.
B) independence.
C) generalizability.
D) dependence.

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Conducting a study in a research laboratory allows researchers to control variables more effectively, thereby increasing the internal validity of the study. This means the results are more likely to be a direct consequence of the manipulation of the independent variable, rather than external factors.

By Choosing to Conduct a Study in a Research Laboratory