A researcher may conclude that the independent variable's effect on the dependent variable is NOT due to random variation through the use of _____.

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Inferential statistics are used to analyze the data collected in a research study and determine the probability of the results occurring due to chance. By using inferential statistics, a researcher can determine whether the independent variable has a significant effect on the dependent variable or not. The other options (B, C, and D) are research design methods that may be used to control for variables or biases in a study, but they may not necessarily help in determining the statistical significance of the independent variable's effect on the dependent variable.

A Researcher May Conclude That the Independent Variable's Effect on the Dependent