Most people would agree that anxiety can lead to sleep loss. However, Dr. Jenkins believes that sleep deprivation can also cause increased anxiety. Which research method would allow him to test a cause-effect relationship between the two?

a. Naturalistic observation
b. Experimental
c. Correlational
d. Survey


Answer: B

Rationale: These are the only designs that can provide strong evidence for cause-and-effect relationships.

Psychology

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