Evaluating Experimental Results
A researcher studies cooperative behavior using a game. In one version, participants' choices determine how many 'game points' they earn. In a second version with a different group, the same choices determine how much real money they earn. The results show that participants are far more cooperative when playing for points than for money. Which version's results are more likely to be a valid predictor of behavior in real-world financial situations, and why?
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