Correlational research is research in which
A. the relationship between two sets of variables is examined to determine whether they are associated.
B. people chosen to represent a larger population are asked a series of questions about their behavior, thoughts, or attitudes.
C. an investigator simply observes some naturally occurring behavior and does not make a change in the situation.
D. existing data, such as census documents, college records, and newspaper clippings, are examined to test a hypothesis.
Answer: A
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