You wish to determine,as precisely as possible,the strength of the relationship between two variables.You will most likely conduct a(n) ___ study.

A) experimental
B) case study
C) investigative
D) correlational

Correlational Study

A research method that examines the relationships or associations between two or more variables, without inferring a causal relationship.

Relationship Between Two Variables

describes how changes in one variable are associated with changes in another, indicating a correlation or causal connection.