Which of the following statements is most true regarding multi-variate correlational designs?
A) They typically contain distal and proximal variables of potential influence.
B) Such designs would qualify as an experimental study.
C) Unlike experimental studies, statistical analyses are usually not guided by theory or
hypotheses.
D) They possess more internal validity than an experimental study.
A
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a. reciprocal gene-environment model
b. interpersonal model
c. biological model
d. cognitive-behavioral model
e. diathesis-stress model
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