A social scientist conducts research on expectations and performance.He sets up two scenarios: one where a group does a task without any intervention and a second one where a different group is given the same task,but told to expect that the task will be difficult.The results are then measured.What kind of research has been conducted?
A) survey research
B) experimental research
C) observation studies
D) field research

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The researcher has manipulated the variable of expectation and measured the effects on performance. This is an example of experimental research.

A Social Scientist Conducts Research on Expectations and Performance