The most scientifically valid research is ________ research.
A) observation
B) focus-group
C) survey
D) behavioral data
E) experimental

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Experimental research involves manipulating one or more variables to observe the effect on the outcome variable, which allows for the establishment of cause-and-effect relationships. This type of research is known to be the most scientifically valid. Observation, focus-group, survey, and behavioral data research methods may collect valuable data but they often lack control over extraneous variables and may not be able to establish cause-and-effect relationships as convincingly as experimental research.

The Most Scientifically Valid Research Is ________ Research