A study that tells us whether two variables are associated, but does not tell us if one variable causes or influences the other, is:
A)A correlational study
B)A descriptive study
C)An experimental study without a control group
D)An experimental study with one or more control groups

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A correlational study is designed to examine the relationship between two variables, but it cannot determine causality. It can only tell us whether the variables are associated or not. To establish causality, an experimental study with one or more control groups is necessary.

A Study That Tells Us Whether Two Variables Are Associated