Which research design allows researchers to infer cause-and-effect associations between variables?
A) structured
B) correlational
C) experimental
D) none of these

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Experimental research design allows researchers to manipulate one variable (independent variable) to observe its effect on another variable (dependent variable). This design provides the best opportunity to establish cause-and-effect relationships between variables. Correlational research design only determines the association between variables, but cannot infer causality. Structured research design does not refer to a specific type of research design and therefore, cannot be the answer.

Which Research Design Allows Researchers to Infer Cause-And-Effect Associations Between