Which of the following is a strength of experiments?
A)They cannot be repeated by anyone other than the experimenter.
B)They allow for the establishment of cause-effect relationships.
C)They are not subject to demand characteristics since the subjects do not know they are being observed.
D)They allow us to draw definitive conclusions about behaviour in the natural environment based on subjects' behaviour in the laboratory.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Experiments allow researchers to manipulate variables in order to establish cause-effect relationships. This strength sets experiments apart from other types of research designs, such as correlational or observational studies, that cannot establish causality in the same way. Options A, C, and D are all incorrect statements about experiments.

Which of the Following Is a Strength of Experiments