Which of the following statements about the nonexperimental research design is true?
A. We can show that changes in a dependent variable are caused by an independent variable.
B. The behaviors or variables of interest are observed without an intervention or manipulation from the researcher.
C. The study is structured like an experiment, except that the conditions and experiences of participants are not under the full control of the researcher.
D. We can manipulate a preexisting variable that differentiates the groups or conditions being compared in a research study.
Answer: B
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