When the deliberate arrangement and control of variables is possible,the ______ is most likely to allow cause and effect conclusions to be drawn when the research is complete.
A) quasi experiment
B) naturalistic observation
C) formal experiment
D) correlational study

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A formal experiment involves manipulating one or more variables and controlling other variables in a systematic way. This allows the researcher to establish cause-effect relationships between variables. In contrast, quasi-experiments (A) lack full control of variables, naturalistic observation (B) involves observing behavior in natural settings without manipulating variables, and correlational studies (D) examine the relationship between variables without manipulating them.

When the Deliberate Arrangement and Control of Variables Is Possible,the