When a researcher manipulates a key factor that he thinks is responsible for specific behavior and allocates testing participants according to which factor is tested, the resulting groups are called _______ groups.
A) ethnic
B) research
C) experimental
D) None of these are correct.

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The description best matches the definition of experimental groups, which are created by manipulating a key factor (independent variable) and allocating participants accordingly to test its effect on behavior. Ethnic groups refer to divisions based on cultural or racial characteristics, while research groups are a general term that could refer to any group involved in a research study.

When a Researcher Manipulates a Key Factor That He Thinks