Using the nonexperimental method, a researcher collects data on exercise and anxiety from a number of people and finds that exercise is negatively related to anxiety-that is, the people who exercise more tend to have lower levels of anxiety. What does this scenario demonstrate?

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The scenario demonstrates covariation between variables, as it shows that the more people exercise, the lower their levels of anxiety tend to be. However, it does not establish temporal precedence or eliminate possible causes, and it is not sufficient to infer causality.

Using the Nonexperimental Method, a Researcher Collects Data on Exercise