A Researcher Is Examining the Relation Between Two Variables: Variable

question 68

Multiple Choice

A researcher is examining the relation between two variables: variable X and variable Y. If she is conducting a correlational study, the researcher measures variable X and ________ variable Y.

• A) measures
• B) manipulates
• C) maintains
• D) discounts

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