Question

A researcher wants to study the relationship between the number of hours students study and their exam scores. What type of research methodology is this?

• A. Correlational research
• B. Causal research
• C. Descriptive research
• D. Experimental research

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Causal research

• The researcher is investigating the relationship or association between two variables (study hours and exam scores) without manipulating either.

• This is the definition of a correlational research methodology.