Which of the following research methods permits inferences about cause-and-effect relationships?

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Experimental design is the only method that allows us to manipulate an independent variable and observe the effects on a dependent variable, which permits us to establish cause-and-effect relationships. Structured interviews and naturalistic observation lack the control necessary to establish cause-and-effect, while correlational studies only permit us to examine the relationship between variables, without determining causality.

Which of the Following Research Methods Permits Inferences About Cause-And-Effect