We look at a number of states and record the number of auto fatalities last year and the state's maximum speed limit, trying to show that high speed limits are dangerous. This is an example of
A) a correlational study.
B) an experiment.
C) a longitudinal study.
D) naturalistic observation.

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This is a correlational study because it is looking at the relationship between two variables (number of auto fatalities and maximum speed limit) without manipulating any variables.

We Look at a Number of States and Record the Number