George is attempting to design a research study in which he uses grades in school and teachers' ratings to differentiate who will go to college and who will not. His research purpose is primarily:
A) Descriptive
B) Predictive
C) Explanatory
D) Confirmatory

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The purpose of George's study is predictive because he is using grades and teachers' ratings to forecast or predict which students are likely to attend college.

George Is Attempting to Design a Research Study in Which