In which of the following types of study do researchers examine the extent to which variables are naturally related in the real world that is, there is NO attempt by the researcher to influence the relation among the variables)?
A)descriptive
B)case
C)experimental
D)correlational

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Correlational studies examine the relationship between variables in the real world without attempting to manipulate them. This type of study is useful in identifying associations and patterns but cannot determine causality.

In Which of the Following Types of Study Do Researchers