A method that divides people being studied into two or more groups, applying a treatment to one of the groups, and determining if there are any differences in the reaction of the groups over a set period of time is called _______________.

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The method described in the question is that of experimental research, which involves dividing participants into groups and manipulating one group by applying a treatment, while observing and comparing the reactions of the groups over time. Methodology refers to the overall approach to conducting research, while survey research and ethnographic research are specific research techniques that may or may not involve experimental manipulations.

A Method That Divides People Being Studied into Two or More