Which of the following is a way for researchers to rule out alternative directions of causality?
A)conduct a longitudinal study
B)conduct a cross-sectional study
C)conduct a true experiment
D)both A and C

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A longitudinal study allows researchers to observe and measure changes in participants over time, which can help rule out alternative directions of causality. A true experiment involves randomly assigning participants to different conditions and manipulating the independent variable, which can also help rule out alternative explanations for the results. A cross-sectional study compares groups of participants at a single point in time and cannot rule out alternative directions of causality.

Which of the Following Is a Way for Researchers to Rule