A research method in which an investigator manipulates factors that potentially produce a particular effect is called a(n)
A) survey.
B) experiment.
C) case study.
D) correlation.

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In an experiment, the investigator manipulates a variable to observe its effect on another variable. This allows for the establishment of cause-and-effect relationships between variables. Surveys, case studies, and correlations do not involve manipulation of variables in this way.

A Research Method in Which an Investigator Manipulates Factors That