If a researcher tries to establish a cause-and-effect relationship by systematically manipulating one factor, the independent variable, in a tightly controlled situation to learn its effect on another factor, the dependent variable, he or she is conducting a(n):
A) survey.
B) experiment.
C) textual analysis.
D) All of the answers are correct.

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An experiment is a research method in which the researcher systematically manipulates one factor, the independent variable, in a tightly controlled situation to learn its effect on another factor, the dependent variable.

If a Researcher Tries to Establish a Cause-And-Effect Relationship by Systematically