A scientist wants to conduct research to determine if change in a certain variable causes predicable change in another variable. Which method should the scientist use?

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The experimental method allows the scientist to manipulate the independent variable and observe the effect on the dependent variable, thus determining causality. The other methods (clinical, correlational, and survey) do not involve controlled manipulation of variables and may not establish causation.

A Scientist Wants to Conduct Research to Determine If Change