Correlational Studies Primarily Are Done to

question 20

Multiple Choice

Correlational studies primarily are done to

• A)determine whether there is a relationship between two variables.
• B)establish cause and effect.
• C)manipulate an independent variable.
• D)determine appropriate parameters.

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Definitions:

Adhesive Forces

The attractive forces between unlike molecules that cause them to cling to one another.

Oxidizing Agent

A substance that gains electrons and thereby causes another substance to be oxidized in a chemical reaction.

Chemical Reaction

A chemical reaction is a process that leads to the transformation of one set of chemical substances to another through the breaking and forming of chemical bonds.

Evaporative Cooling

A natural or artificial process where the evaporation of a liquid into a gas absorbs heat, reducing the temperature of the surrounding environment.