Laboratory research is better than field research at achieving some of the goals of behavioral science. Which of the following is NOT one of the goals laboratory research is better for?
A) discovering new phenomena
B) dissecting complex phenomena into their component parts
C) determining the probability that a certain outcome will occur in a given population
D) falsifying theoretical propositions

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Field research is better suited for determining the probability that a certain outcome will occur in a given population because it involves observing behavior in naturalistic settings and can capture a larger sample size. Laboratory research is better suited for discovering new phenomena, dissecting complex phenomena into their component parts, and falsifying theoretical propositions.

Laboratory Research Is Better Than Field Research at Achieving Some