A research design characterized by random assignment of participants to conditions and manipulation of an independent variable is called a(n)
A) case study.
B) naturalistic observation.
C) experiment.
D) survey.
E) delphi study

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The research design described in the question where participants are randomly assigned to conditions and an independent variable is manipulated is a classic experiment. A case study involves analyzing one individual or group in-depth, a naturalistic observation involves observing behavior in a natural setting without manipulation of variables, a survey typically involves self-report data collection, and a Delphi study involves gathering experts' opinions on a particular topic through a series of rounds of feedback.

A Research Design Characterized by Random Assignment of Participants to Conditions