The main advantage of an experimental study, in contrast to a correlational study, is that an experiment is

A) less likely to be influenced by independent variables.
B) quicker and easier to conduct.
C) more likely to demonstrate cause-and-effect.
D) less likely to raise ethical questions.

Correlational Study

A research method used to determine the relationship between two variables, without implying causation.

Experimental Study

A study involving manipulation of variables to determine cause and effect relationships.

Cause-and-Effect

Cause-and-effect refers to the relationship between events or things, where one is the result of the other or others, typically serving as the reason something happens.