In ______ studies, where internal validity is increased through control of the measurement of the behaviors and the situations in which they are observed, researchers often employ more systematic and controlled measures.

A. nonexperimental
B. mixed-methods
C. experimental
D. quasi-experimental


Answer: C

Psychology

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