Experimental Research, as Opposed to Nonexperimental Research, Allows Us to Make

question 9

Multiple Choice

Experimental research, as opposed to nonexperimental research, allows us to make statements about cause- and-effect relationships. Why is this so?

• A) Experimental research involves studying only how two variables covary.
• B) Experimental research uses statistical analysis.
• C) In experimental research, we can observe the effects of manipulating variables under controlled conditions.
• D) Experimental research uses objective observations.

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