A correlational study that is purely descriptive or observational, in which variables that are thought to be associated with one another are analyzed statistically, best describes:
A) Quasi-experimental designs
B) Nonexperimental designs
C) Qualitative designs
D) Experimental designs

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Nonexperimental designs are characterized by the observation and analysis of variables without manipulation, fitting the description of a study that is purely descriptive or observational and involves statistical analysis to explore associations between variables.

A Correlational Study That Is Purely Descriptive or Observational, in Which