Which statement best captures the basic idea underlying the experimental method?
a. Sample participants carefully observe their behavior and report the results.
b. One should describe and measure behavior under a wide variety of uncontrolled conditions.
c. It is important to manipulate an independent variable to look for an effect on a dependent variable.
d. A researcher manipulates a dependent variable to look for an effect on an independent variable.
Answer: c. Manipulate an independent variable to look for an effect on a dependent variable.
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