Ariel wants to describe the strength of the relationship between the number of airplane companies in the world and global warming. Which of the following kinds of research is Ariel most likely to perform?
A) descriptive
B) correlational
C) collaborative
D) discrete

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Ariel wants to investigate the relationship between the number of airplane companies and global warming, which suggests a correlational research approach. Correlational research looks at the relationship between two variables and the strength of that relationship. Therefore, it is the most appropriate choice for Ariel's purposes. A descriptive research approach simply describes a phenomenon, while a collaborative research approach involves a partnership between researchers and participants. There is no such thing as "discrete" research, so option D is not a valid choice.

Ariel Wants to Describe the Strength of the Relationship Between