The experiment is a research method in which
A) a random sample of individuals are questioned about their opinions and behaviors.
B) individuals are carefully observed in their natural environment.
C) a researcher manipulates one or more factors that might affect behavior.
D) an individual is studied in great depth.

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In an experiment, the researcher manipulates one or more factors (independent variables) to observe their effect on behavior (dependent variable). This allows the researcher to draw causal conclusions about the relationship between variables, which is not possible in observational studies where variables are simply observed without any manipulation. Options A and B describe observational studies, while option D refers to a case study or in-depth analysis of an individual.

The Experiment Is a Research Method in Which