Which of the following research methods can determine a cause and effect relationship?
A) Correlational method
B) Quasi-experimental method
C) Archival method
D) Experimental method

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The experimental method is the only one of the listed research methods that can determine a cause and effect relationship because it involves manipulating an independent variable to observe its effect on a dependent variable. The other methods are not capable of manipulating variables in the same way and cannot establish causation.

Which of the Following Research Methods Can Determine a Cause