How are field experiments subject to threats to validity?
A) Threats to internal validity are increased; threats to external validity are increased.
B) Threats to internal validity are increased; threats to external validity are decreased.
C) Threats to internal validity are decreased; threats to external validity are increased.
D) Threats to internal validity are decreased; threats to external validity are decreased.

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Correct B: Field studies,because they are conducted in real settings,are stronger in external validity but have more threats to internal validity.
Incorrect A: Field experiments decrease threats to external validity.
Incorrect C: Field experiments increase threats to internal validity because they are less controlled.
Incorrect D: Field experiments increase threats to internal validity because they are less controlled.

How Are Field Experiments Subject to Threats to Validity