What Is the Main Advantage of an Experiment Over a Correlational

question 178

Multiple Choice

What is the main advantage of an experiment over a correlational study?

• A)The researcher knows the participants are representative of the population.
• B)The researcher is better able to draw conclusions about cause and effect.
• C)The researcher is able to study phenomena within their natural context.
• D)The researcher can legitimately use a much smaller sample size.

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Definitions:

Biological Need

A fundamental requirement that supports the survival and well-being of living organisms.

Appetite Hormone

Regulatory substances in the body like ghrelin, which influences hunger and feeding behaviors.

Orexin

A neurotransmitter involved in regulating wakefulness and appetite.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for the production of many of the body's essential hormones, influencing bodily functions such as temperature regulation, thirst, hunger, sleep, and mood.