We know that newborns weighing less than 4 pounds at birth have a high risk for developing mental retardation and experiencing low academic achievement later in life. What type of research would uncover these associations?

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Correlational studies would be the best choice to uncover associations between a newborn's weight and later outcomes like mental retardation and low academic achievement. Correlational studies examine the relationship between two variables, in this case, birth weight and academic outcomes, without manipulating either variable.

We Know That Newborns Weighing Less Than 4 Pounds at Birth