A researcher investigated the relationship between age and participation in a discussion on human sexuality.She found that younger students contributed more to the discussion than did older students.What was the research method used in this study?
A) Non-experimental
B) Experimental
C) Operational
D) Generational

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The study did not involve manipulating a variable or establishing a control group, indicating that it was not an experimental design. Instead, the researcher simply observed and measured the relationship between age and participation in the discussion, which is consistent with a non-experimental design.

A Researcher Investigated the Relationship Between Age and Participation in a Discussion