5) One major strength of the experimental method over other methods is that it:
A) Can isolate cause and effect relationships between variables
B) Involves participant reactivity
C) Can create artificial conditions because variables are tightly defined and controlled
D) Permits participants to express themselves freely

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The experimental method allows researchers to manipulate variables and control extraneous factors, which allows them to establish a cause-and-effect relationship between variables. This is a major strength compared to other methods such as correlational studies, which can only show a relationship between variables but cannot establish causality.

5) One Major Strength of the Experimental Method Over Other