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Dr. Zimbabwe likes experimental studies because he feels the results are cleaner. He feels this way because he can assume control over most extraneous variables. Explain why too much control can be a problem. Do you think some researchers become too removed from the real-life behavior they might be investigating? Provide a study example from the literature or an experiment you created to support your statement.

Analyze and explain why too much control over most extraneous variables can be a problem.
Analyze and explain whether some researchers become too removed from the real-life behavior they might be investigating and support the answer with an example.

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Dr. Zimbabwe likes experimental studies because he feels the results are cleaner. He feels this way because he can assume control over most extraneous variables. Explain why too much control can be a problem. Do you think some researchers become too removed from the real-life behavior they might be investigating?

Yes, I believe that the quest to control all variable results in a sterile situation that omits much of the realistic nature of the task. While controlled experiments can add to understanding, if the findings are not replicated in an authentic setting, I am ...

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