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
E) comparative research

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This study used an experiment method where the variable being tested (the effect of social roles on behavior) was manipulated by randomly assigning participants to the roles of guards or prisoners in a simulated jail setting. The behavior of the participants was then observed and recorded.

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