A Research Study Begins by Separating a Sample of 20-Year-Old

question 30

Multiple Choice

A research study begins by separating a sample of 20-year-old women into two groups: a high Facebook use group and a low Facebook use group. A score measuring happiness is then obtained for each woman. The study intends to determine whether there is a relationship between Facebook use and happiness. This study is an example of the ____ research strategy.

• A) descriptive
• B) correlational
• C) experimental
• D) nonexperimental

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