In an experimental design,
A) the events and behaviors are divided into two types: independent and dependent variables.
B) investigators are unable to control for participants' characteristics that could reduce the accuracy of their findings.
C) researchers infer cause and effect by directly controlling or manipulating changes in the dependent variable.
D) researchers gather information on individuals, generally in natural life circumstances, and make no effort to alter their experiences.

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In an experimental design, researchers identify and define independent variables (the cause or intervention) and dependent variables (the effect or outcome). The independent variable is manipulated to observe its effect on the dependent variable, allowing for cause-and-effect conclusions.

In an Experimental Design