Which research design manipulates a factor to determine its effect on another factor?
A) survey
B) naturalistic observation
C) experiment
D) correlational design

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Only an experiment allows for the manipulation of a factor to determine its effect on another factor. Surveys and naturalistic observation do not involve manipulation, while correlational designs examine the relationship between two factors without manipulating them.

Which Research Design Manipulates a Factor to Determine Its Effect