When a researcher creates two groups, varies a condition, and records whether varying the condition had any effect on behavior, the researcher is conducting a(n)
A)naturalistic observation
B)correlational study
C)comparative case study
D)experiment

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This description outlines the process of conducting an experiment, where the researcher manipulates one or more variables (conditions) to observe the effect on another variable (behavior), under controlled conditions. Naturalistic observation involves observing behaviors in their natural settings without manipulation, correlational studies examine the relationship between variables without manipulating them, and comparative case studies compare different cases or subjects in detail, without necessarily manipulating variables.

When a Researcher Creates Two Groups, Varies a Condition, and Records