Which of the following best describes the relationship between experimental and non-experimental methods?

a. Experimental methods are always preferred over non-experimental methods. They are better in all dimensions.
b. Both have their merits and the research question should be the only source on which to use.
c. Non-experimental methods, despite not showing causality, are more generalizable.
d. Both have their strengths, and the decision to use one over the other is based on several factors.


Ans: d. Both have their strengths, and the decision to use one over the other is based on several factors.

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