Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Differences Between Experimental

question 228

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) Experimental research involves manipulating at least one variable,whereas correlational research often uses methods such as surveys and naturalistic observations.
• 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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