Which of the following can be classified as a causal research study? The researcher is attempting to find out:
A) What percentage of the population believes consumer products are of the same or better quality today than 10 years ago.
B) Which manufacturers in the U.S. contribute the highest percentage of their net income to private non-profit organizations.
C) How the murder rate in Detroit fluctuates with the economy and population trends.
D) Why unemployment is higher in Chicago than Houston.

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A causal research study investigates the cause-and-effect relationship between variables. In this case, the researcher is attempting to find the reason for higher unemployment in Chicago compared to Houston. Therefore, option D can be classified as a causal research study. The other options do not involve investigating a cause-and-effect relationship.

Which of the Following Can Be Classified as a Causal