One problem often noted about the experimental method is that
a. the behavior of the child in the laboratory may not reflect real-world behavior.
b. it is difficult to assign participants to conditions randomly.
c. cause-and-effect relationships cannot be determined.
d. the independent variable often cannot be manipulated.
A
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What will be an ideal response?
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