Which of the following does NOT apply to conducting experimental research in natural settings?

A) We often cannot obtain enough participants for the creation of experimental and control groups.
B) We cannot test the external validity of causal conclusions arrived at in the laboratory.
C) Random assignment is often impossible.
D) Manipulation of independent variables is usually difficult, if not impossible.

Answer: B

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