The Correlational Research Strategy Is Often Used for ____

question 65

Multiple Choice

The correlational research strategy is often used for ____.

• A)​manipulating a variable of interest
• B)​establishing cause and effect relationships
• C)preliminary research in an area
• D)​describing a variable

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Definitions:

Clinical Psychologist

A professional specializing in diagnosing and treating mental illness, emotional disturbances, and dysfunctional behavior through psychological methods.

Sociohistorical Context

The social, historical, and cultural factors that influence a particular event, period, or society.

Empirical

Based on observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic, often involving collected data or experimentation.

Heredity

The passing of traits from parents to their offspring through genes, influencing characteristics such as appearance, behavior, and health.