A researcher interested in testing a __________ hypothesis would be most likely to conduct an experiment.

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A causal hypothesis proposes that one variable has an effect on another variable. To test a causal hypothesis, an experiment is necessary to manipulate one variable and observe the effect it has on the other variable. Descriptive and correlational hypotheses do not involve manipulation of variables and are tested using other research methods, such as observational studies or surveys. A theoretical hypothesis may or may not involve causality and can be tested using various research methods, depending on the specifics of the hypothesis.

A Researcher Interested in Testing a __________ Hypothesis Would Be