A study using the General Social Survey tested whether individuals who are members of a club report greater life satisfaction .What type of research design is this?
A)Observational study
B)Randomized experiment
C)Quasi-experiment
D)Natural experiment

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This is an observational study because it involves observing subjects in their natural environment without manipulating any variables. The researchers are simply collecting data on individuals' club membership status and their reported life satisfaction, not intervening or altering the participants' experiences.

A Study Using the General Social Survey Tested Whether Individuals