Which of the following is more likely to provide evidence of a causal relationship between two variables?
A)an experiment
B)descriptive research
C)exploratory research
D)cross-sectional analysis
E)non experimental research

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An experiment is the most likely to provide evidence of a causal relationship between two variables because it involves the manipulation of one variable and the observation of its effect on another variable. The other types of research listed may provide correlational data, but they do not necessarily establish a cause-and-effect relationship.

Which of the Following Is More Likely to Provide Evidence