Dr.Garcia has recently completed a study of personality and physical health.He administered a questionnaire to college students that included a standardized optimism scale and a symptom checklist.He found that participants with higher levels of optimism reported fewer physical symptoms.This is an example of a(n) _____ research.

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This is an example of correlational research because it examines the relationship between two variables (optimism and physical symptoms) without manipulating either variable.

DrGarcia Has Recently Completed a Study of Personality and Physical