Which Nonexperimental Research Method Can Demonstrate the Existence of Relationships

question 277

Multiple Choice

Which nonexperimental research method can demonstrate the existence of relationships, allows prediction, and can be used in a lab, clinic, or natural setting?

• A)clinical method
• B)survey method
• C)correlational method
• D)naturalistic observation

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Definitions:

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