A psychological researcher is best able to draw conclusions about cause-and-effect relationships by using which of the following research methods?

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Experiments involve manipulating an independent variable and measuring the effect on a dependent variable, allowing researchers to draw conclusions about cause-and-effect relationships. Surveys, case studies, and naturalistic observations do not involve manipulation of variables and therefore cannot establish cause-and-effect relationships with the same degree of certainty as experiments.

A Psychological Researcher Is Best Able to Draw Conclusions About