Which of the following type(s)of data collection allow(s)a researcher to determine causality?
A)surveys
B)experiments
C)both surveys and experiments work equally well to determine causality

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Experiments are the only type of data collection that allow a researcher to determine causality. This is because experiments involve manipulating an independent variable and observing the effect on a dependent variable, giving the researcher control over potential confounding factors. Surveys, on the other hand, only provide correlational data and cannot establish cause and effect relationships.

Which of the Following Type(s)of Data Collection Allow(s)a Researcher to Determine