A classic social science research study involved setting up a make-believe jail and randomly assigning male student volunteers to the roles of guards and prisoners. This research used what method?
A) survey
B) participant observation
C) historical analysis
D) experiment

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The description of the research involving the manipulation of the independent variable (random assignment of participants to the roles of guards and prisoners) and observation of the resulting behavior suggests an experiment design.

A Classic Social Science Research Study Involved Setting Up a Make-Believe