Researchers Look at School Data and the Relationship Between Pupils

question 6

Multiple Choice

Researchers look at school data and the relationship between pupils' number of days of absence and GCSE grades at the end of Year 11. This is an example of a:

• A)Correlational study
• B)Naturalistic observation
• C)Natural experiment
• D)Self-report study
• E)Field experiment

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