Which of the following terms refers to a carefully controlled artificial situation that allows researchers to isolate hypothesized causes and measure their effects precisely?

A) a survey
B) an observation
C) an experiment
D) a case study

Artificial Situation

An environment or circumstance that has been created or manipulated by external forces rather than occurring naturally.

Experiment

A research method in which conditions are controlled and manipulated to test hypotheses and observe the outcomes in a systematic way.

Hypothesized Causes

Proposed explanations or factors that are believed to lead to a particular condition or event, often requiring further investigation or evidence.