Harvey is interested in doing a study to determine whether or not a statistically significant relationship exists between participating in college athletics and self-efficacy for academic work. Because Harvey is not particularly interested in determining a cause-and-effect relationship, he would be best advised to do a(n)____study.
A)cross-sectional
B)correlational
C)experimental
D)naturalistic observation

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Harvey wants to determine whether there is a relationship between participating in college athletics and self-efficacy for academic work. Since he is not interested in determining a cause-and-effect relationship, an experimental study may not be necessary. A correlational study would be best suited to determine the relationship between the two variables.

Harvey Is Interested in Doing a Study to Determine Whether