Which of the Following Terms Refers to a Carefully Controlled

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms refers to a carefully controlled artificial situation that allows researchers to isolate hypothesized causes and measure their effects precisely?

• A) a survey
• B) an observation
• C) an experiment
• D) a case study

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Definitions:

United States

A nation located in North America that is made up of 50 states and one federal district, renowned for its significant economic size and varied demographics.

Minimum Wage

The lowest legal salary that employers can pay workers, set by government policy to ensure a minimum standard of living for employees.

Unemployment

The state of being without a job despite actively looking for employment, often measured by the unemployment rate, which is the percentage of the labor force that is jobless.

Theory

A systematic ideology or framework that explains phenomena, based on a significant body of evidence.