Elizabeth was interested in investigating whether people who use credit cards spend more money than people who pay in cash. To examine this research question experimentally, she _____ the type of payment participants used and _____ money spent.
A) manipulated; measured
B) measured; manipulated
C) varied; manipulated
D) manipulated; varied

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In order to examine the research question experimentally, Elizabeth would need to manipulate the type of payment participants use (in other words, randomly assign some participants to pay with cash and others to pay with credit). She would then need to measure the amount of money spent by each group to determine if there is a significant difference. Therefore, the correct answer is A) manipulated; measured.

Elizabeth Was Interested in Investigating Whether People Who Use Credit