Which of the following research designs is used to determine the causes of behavior that help to explain why the behavior occurs?
A) correlational
B) experimental
C) quasi-experimental
D) all of these

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Experimental research designs are used to determine the causes of behavior by manipulating independent variables to observe their effects on dependent variables, thereby identifying the underlying causal mechanism behind the behavior. Correlational and quasi-experimental designs are useful for identifying relationships between variables but are not as effective for determining causality.

Which of the Following Research Designs Is Used to Determine