Experimental research differs from descriptive research in that it:
A)is less sensitive to sampling bias.
B)employs statistical analyses.
C)attempts to determine causality.
D)is conducted in a laboratory.

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Experimental research attempts to determine causality by manipulating an independent variable and measuring its effect on a dependent variable. Descriptive research, on the other hand, is focused on describing and understanding phenomena without attempting to establish causality. The other options do not accurately describe the key differences between experimental and descriptive research.

Experimental Research Differs from Descriptive Research in That It