Which of the following methods is most helpful for clarifying cause-effect relationships?
A) the survey
B) the experiment
C) correlational research
D) naturalistic observation

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The experiment is the most helpful method for clarifying cause-effect relationships because it allows the researcher to manipulate one variable (the independent variable) and observe its effect on another variable (the dependent variable) while controlling for extraneous variables. This method allows for establishing a cause-and-effect relationship between the variables.

Which of the Following Methods Is Most Helpful for Clarifying