Psychologists use _______ to identify the causes of a phenomenon.
A)correlations
B)qualitative research
C)controlled experiments
D)operational definitions

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Controlled experiments allow psychologists to manipulate one variable (independent variable) and observe its effect on another variable (dependent variable) while controlling for other potential factors. This helps them identify the cause-and-effect relationship between variables. Correlations only show a relationship between variables, but do not establish causation. Qualitative research and operational definitions are not specifically designed for identifying causes of phenomena.

Psychologists Use _______ to Identify the Causes of a Phenomenon