In a correlational study, variables are always studied
A) as they exist naturally
B) after some manipulation
C) during an experiment
D) at the population level

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In a correlational study, researchers observe or measure variables as they exist naturally without manipulating them. This type of study aims to identify relationships or associations between variables, not to establish cause-and-effect relationships.

In a Correlational Study, Variables Are Always Studied