________ and ________ are the hallmarks of the experimental method, which set it apart from the observational and correlational methods

a. Random assignment; probability levels
b. Representative sampling; control over extraneous variables
c. Control over extraneous variables; random assignment
d. Correlation coefficients; dependent variables


Answer: C

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