The only research design that allows one to make inferences on cause- effect is the ________ design.
A)case study
B)correlational
C)experimental
D)naturalistic observation

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The experimental design involves manipulating one or more factors (independent variable) to determine the effect on another variable (dependent variable) while controlling for other factors. This allows for the establishment of cause-effect relationships, as the manipulation of the independent variable allows for the determination of whether it caused a change in the dependent variable. Correlational designs cannot establish causal relationships, as they only show relationships between variables, and case studies and naturalistic observations do not involve the manipulation of variables.

The Only Research Design That Allows One to Make Inferences