The study by Douglas Carroll and his colleagues (1994) examined the link between socioeconomic status and health using grave markers. Which type of research was this?
A) correlational research
B) experimental research
C) controlled research
D) hypothetical research

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The study examined the relationship between two variables (socioeconomic status and health) using grave markers, which indicates a correlational research design. The study did not manipulate any variables, ruling out experimental research. There is no mention of any control groups, ruling out controlled research. As the study used actual data from grave markers, it was not purely hypothetical, ruling out hypothetical research.

The Study by Douglas Carroll and His Colleagues (1994) Examined