Assessing how well one variable predicts another variable is to ________ as detecting cause-effect relationships between different variables is to _________.

A) naturalistic observation;case studies
B) descriptive methods;correlational methods
C) a control group;an experimental group
D) correlational research;experimental research

Cause-effect Relationships

The connection between two events where one event makes the other happen.

Correlational Research

A research method used to examine the relationship between two or more variables, without implying causation.

Experimental Research

A scientific approach that seeks to establish cause-and-effect relationships by manipulating and controlling variables.