Field experiments,compared to laboratory experiments,generally have
A)lower external validity and higher internal validity.
B)higher external validity and lower internal validity.
C)lower external validity and lower internal validity.
D)higher external validity and higher internal validity.
E)equal external and internal validity.

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Field experiments are conducted in real-world settings, which increases the external validity or generalizability of the findings. However, the lack of control over extraneous variables in these settings may lead to lower internal validity compared to laboratory experiments where variables can be controlled more tightly. Therefore, B is the best choice as it reflects the higher external validity but lower internal validity of field experiments.

Field Experiments,compared to Laboratory Experiments,generally Have