What Is the Defining Characteristic of Experimental Research

question 13

Multiple Choice

What is the defining characteristic of experimental research?

• A)Resistance to manipulation
• B)Manipulation of the independent variable.
• C)The use of open?ended of questions.
• D)Focuses only on local problems.

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