When it comes to control over the conditions in the experiment or over the assignment of participants to groups in the experiment,a researcher in a natural setting is likely to have
A)more control than a researcher in a laboratory setting.
B)the same amount of control as a researcher in a laboratory setting.
C)more control over the conditions in the experiment but less control over assignment of participants.
D)less control than a researcher in a laboratory setting.

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A researcher in a natural setting is likely to have less control over conditions in the experiment due to the inherent variability of the environment. They may also have less control over the assignment of participants to groups as it may depend on factors such as the natural distribution of participants in the setting. In contrast, a researcher in a laboratory setting has greater ability to manipulate and control conditions and participant assignment.

When It Comes to Control Over the Conditions in the Experiment