Researchers who want to find the best explanation for the cause of a phenomenon when they have several rival hypotheses should

A. describe the correlation among the variables involved.
B. conduct controlled research using experimental methods.
C. conduct research in the real world instead of in a laboratory.
D. continue observing the phenomenon of interest until the best explanation becomes clear.


Answer: B

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