In which type of study do researchers manipulate one factor while holding others constant?
A) correlational
B) multivariate
C) experimental
D) empirical

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In an experimental study, researchers manipulate one factor (the independent variable) while holding others constant in order to observe its effects on another factor (the dependent variable). This allows them to test causal relationships between variables.

In Which Type of Study Do Researchers Manipulate One Factor