---- all the experimental parameters were carefully standardized, slight variations in laboratory humidity skewed the final readings.

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C. Even though

  1. Step 1: The sentence contrasts thorough experimental standardization with an unexpected flaw in the readings.
  2. Step 2: 'Even though' introduces an adverbial clause of concession.
Answer
Even though.
Why not the others: 'In case' denotes precaution; 'Provided that' introduces a condition; 'So long as' means on condition that.

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