A Scientific Method That Seeks to Discover Cause-And-Effect Relationships by Introducing

question 11

Multiple Choice

A scientific method that seeks to discover cause-and-effect relationships by introducing independent variables and observing their effects on dependent variables is the ______ method.

• A) correlational
• B) experimental
• C) naturalistic observation
• D) case study

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Definitions:

Environmental Forces

External factors that affect an organization's performance and operations, including economic, political, technological, and cultural influences.

Successes And Failures

Refers to the outcomes of actions, initiatives, or projects, indicating whether objectives were met (success) or not (failure).

Trait Approach

A theory in psychology that attributes personality and behavior to consistent patterns of inherent traits or characteristics within an individual.

Leadership

The process of guiding and influencing the behavior and work of others towards the achievement of specified goals in a given situation.