Which of the following types of studies allows the researcher to establish causality between an independent variable and a dependent variable?
A) descriptive studies
B) correlational studies
C) experiments
D) none of the above

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Experiments are the only type of study that allows the researcher to manipulate the independent variable and control for extraneous variables, thus establishing causality between the independent and dependent variables. Descriptive and correlational studies can identify relationships between variables, but cannot establish causality.

Which of the Following Types of Studies Allows the Researcher