Experimental Research Requires Only One of the Following

question 42

Multiple Choice

Experimental research requires only one of the following. Which one is an essential component of an experimental study?

• A) Manipulating an aspect of the environment
• B) Being able to predict two or more variables
• C) Describing each variable in considerable detail
• D) Studying behavior in a laboratory rather than in a more naturalistic setting

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