Which research method would best address the following research question: How much does participation in one session of a SAT preparation course affect students' SAT scores?
A) survey
B) participant observation
C) historical analysis
D) experiment
E) comparative research

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Experiment is the best research method to address this research question as it allows for manipulation of the independent variable (participation in a SAT preparation course) and measurement of its effect on the dependent variable (SAT scores). Other research methods may not provide the ability to establish a cause-and-effect relationship between participation in a SAT preparation course and SAT scores.

Which Research Method Would Best Address the Following Research Question