Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Differences Between Experimental

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the differences between experimental and correlational research is false?

• A)Correlational research makes more use of random assignment than does experimental research.
• B)Most experimental research takes place in the laboratory,while correlational research tends to use more natural contexts.
• C)In experimental research,at least one variable is measured,while in correlational research,all variables are measured.
• D)Correlational researchers are not able to keep extraneous factors constant the way that experimental researchers can.

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