The major goal of correlational research is to
A) establish cause-and-effect relationships
B) analyze the effects of an actively manipulated independent variable
C) evaluate the results of experimental research
D) make better-than-chance predictions

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The major goal of correlational research is to identify relationships or associations between variables and make better-than-chance predictions. It does not attempt to establish cause-and-effect relationships, analyze the effects of an actively manipulated independent variable, or evaluate the results of experimental research.

The Major Goal of Correlational Research Is to