The ability to control a phenomenon builds on explanatory and predictive information that involves intentionally manipulating a situation to see if this manipulation will cause a desired outcome. This type of study has what type of focus?

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"If-then" is the correct answer because it describes the manipulation: if this is done, then this will happen. "What" and "why" are incorrect because "what" is the focus used when describing (not controlling) a phenomena, and "why" is the focus of explanatory research.

The Ability to Control a Phenomenon Builds on Explanatory and Predictive