A research question that asks if one behavior can be predicted from another behavior to allow predictions of a future behavior occurrence is a ______ research question.
A) predictive
B) descriptive
C) causal
D) closed-ended

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A predictive research question is focused on whether one behavior can be used to predict another behavior, allowing for predictions about future behavior occurrences. Descriptive research questions are focused on describing a phenomenon and do not necessarily make predictions. Causal research questions are focused on understanding the cause-and-effect relationship between variables. Closed-ended questions refer to a type of survey question format, not a type of research question.

A Research Question That Asks If One Behavior Can Be