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Gaining information from a cause and effect relationship is an example of what type of data collection method?
A
experimental method
B
observation method
C
survey method
D
consumer panel
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Experimental research, also known as “true experimentation, ” uses the scientific method to determine the cause-and-effect relationship between variables.

Detailed explanation-2: -The main method for cause-effect research is experimentation. In experimental-based research, we manipulate the causal or independent variables in a relatively controlled environment. This means that we control and monitor other variables affecting the dependent variable (e.g. sales) as much as possible.

Detailed explanation-3: -A questionnaire is a list of questions or items used to gather data from respondents about their attitudes, experiences, or opinions. Questionnaires can be used to collect quantitative and/or qualitative information.

Detailed explanation-4: -An example of the experimental method is a public clinical trial of a drug. For instance, to test the efficacy of a new drug effective in treating blood pressure, one needs to perform an experimental data collection.

Detailed explanation-5: -For example, eating too much fast food without any physical activity leads to weight gain. Here eating without any physical activity is the “cause” and weight gain is the “effect.” Another popular example in the discussion of cause and effect is that of smoking and lung cancer.

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