When a Researcher Manipulates a Variable to See What Effect

question 87

Multiple Choice

When a researcher manipulates a variable to see what effect the manipulation has on a study participant's behavior,the research design involves:

• A) a correlational study
• B) an experiment
• C) naturalistic observation
• D) participant observation

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Definitions:

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