Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Differences Between Experimental

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Multiple Choice

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

• A) Correlational research is better suited for examining cause-effect relations than is experimental research.
• B) Correlational research tends to take place in the laboratory, while experimental research usually studies behaviours in more natural contexts.
• C) Experimental research is better suited for examining cause-effect relations than is correlational research.
• D) Experimental research only measures variables, while correlational research manipulates at least one variable.

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