In which type of research does the researcher seek to examine causal relationships among variables without being able to manipulate the variables?
A) Descriptive
B) Correlational
C) Experimental
D) Quasi-experimental

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Quasi-experimental studies have less control than experimental studies,but they do exhibit some degree of control.Descriptive research is the exploration of phenomena in real-life situations.Correlational research investigates the relationship between or among variables but does not attribute cause.Experimental design is considered the most powerful quantitative design because of the rigorous control of variables.

In Which Type of Research Does the Researcher Seek to Examine