The Only Research Design That Allows One to Make Inferences

question 107

Multiple Choice

The only research design that allows one to make inferences on cause-and-effect is the ________ design.

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

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Definitions:

Historical Sales Data

Records of past sales activities used to analyze trends, performance, and business growth strategies.

Dependent Variable

In research and experiments, it is the variable that is tested and measured, often to see the effect of changes in an independent variable.

Basic Functions

Fundamental operations or activities crucial for the successful operation or formation of an entity or concept.

Production Concept

The philosophy of a business that concentrates more on the product that the business makes than on customer needs.