Which pair does not accurately reflect the relationship of a theory type to the research used to prove or disprove it?
A) Descriptive theory; descriptive research
B) Explanatory theory; correlational research
C) Correlational theory; descriptive research
D) Predictive theory; experimental research

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Correlational theory is typically tested using correlational research, not descriptive research. Descriptive research is used to describe characteristics or functions, not to test relationships between variables.

Which Pair Does Not Accurately Reflect the Relationship of a Theory