Correlational studies are used primarily to
A) examine relationships among variables.
B) examine if differences between groups exist.
C) determine causal relationships.
D) determine if experimental treatments work.

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Correlational studies are designed to investigate the relationships among variables, which means they assess whether and to what extent two or more variables are related. However, correlation does not imply causation, and this type of research cannot be used to determine causal relationships between variables or whether experimental treatments work.

Correlational Studies Are Used Primarily to