Which Research Method Involves Manipulating a Variable in Order to Determine

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which research method involves manipulating a variable in order to determine how it affects another variable?

• A)Experiment
• B)Field research
• C)Survey
• D)Secondary data

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Definitions:

Intangible Outputs

Outputs or results of a process that cannot be physically touched or measured in traditional ways, often relating to services, experiences, or intellectual property.

Upstream Costs

Expenses incurred in the early stages of production, such as exploration and extraction in the oil and gas industry; they can include costs associated with locating natural resources and preparing them for processing.

Merchandising Entity

A business that purchases finished goods for resale, making a profit on the difference between buying and selling prices.

Intangible Outputs

Non-physical results produced by an organization, such as customer satisfaction, brand reputation, or intellectual property.