Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of Experimental Study

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of experimental study designs as compared to nonexperimental study designs?

• A) Experiments can only be used to examine phenomena in a research laboratory.
• B) Experimental designs focus on why something happens, not how.
• C) Experiments establish a cause-and-effect relationship.
• D) Experimental designs fail to establish covariation.

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Definitions:

Ethical Guidelines

Principles designed to govern behavior and conduct, especially in research or professional settings, to ensure fairness, integrity, and respect for all participants.

Psychological Research

The scientific study of the mind and behavior through experiments, observation, and analysis to understand mental functions, behaviors, and processes.

Scientific Misconduct

Involves fraudulent activities within the scientific research space, such as data fabrication, falsification, and plagiarism.

Fabricating Data

The unethical act of artificially creating or altering data in scientific research to fit desired outcomes.