Which of the Following Illustrates a Difference Between Experimental and Non‑experimental

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which of the following illustrates a difference between experimental and non‑experimental approaches to research

• A) Only experimental methods can imply causation.
• B) In nonexperimental methods, the researcher manipulates an independent variable.
• C) Only experimental methods measure dependent variables
• D) Nonexperimental methods test cause and effect relationships.

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