A researcher studies the relationship between two variables and determines the likelihood that a change in one variable is related to a change in the other variable. What type of research did this person conduct?

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The researcher conducted correlational research, as they were examining the relationship between two variables and determining the likelihood of a change in one variable being related to a change in the other variable. Other options such as experimental, observational, or descriptive research do not necessarily involve examining the relationship between variables in the same way as correlational research.

A Researcher Studies the Relationship Between Two Variables and Determines