The most frequently used method in psychology to explore cause and effect relationships between variables is:
Correct answer: B. Experimental method
- A. Correlation method
- B. Experimental method
- C. Naturalistic observation method
- D. Participant observer method
Explanation
The experimental method is designed to test cause and effect because the researcher manipulates an independent variable and observes its effect on a dependent variable under controlled conditions. Correlation can show a relationship but cannot establish causation.
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