Of the following research questions, ______ is an example of a predictive research question.
A) What percentage of time do Americans feel happy?
B) Are depression and cancer recovery rates related?
C) Do ACT (or SAT) scores indicate future academic performance?
D) What types of personality characteristics are common in children who bully others?

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A predictive research question aims to predicting a relationship between variables. Option C asks if ACT or SAT scores can predict future academic performance, indicating a predictive question. Options A, B, and D do not aim to predict a relationship between variables. Option A asks for a current state, option B asks for a relationship between two variables, and option D seeks to identify personality characteristics without predicting a relationship between variables.

Of the Following Research Questions, ______ Is an Example of a Predictive