Compared to all other types of research, experimental research
A) requires greater number of participants.
B) provides evidence concerning cause-effect relations.
C) measures dependent and independent variables.
D) collects samples to generalize to populations.

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Experimental research is designed specifically to investigate cause and effect relationships between variables. Therefore, it is considered the best type of research for determining causality. Option A is incorrect as the number of participants required depends on the specific experiment being conducted. Option C is true but is not unique to experimental research. Option D is referring to generalizability, which is not a unique feature of experimental research.

Compared to All Other Types of Research, Experimental Research