A researcher describes a study as correlational. Which of the followin

A researcher describes a study as correlational. Which of the following would not be typically found in a research report of the study?

a. A description of the variables
b. A correctly stated purpose of the study
c. A hypothesis indicating a causal relationship between the variables
d. A report of strength of association

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ANS: D
The primary intent of correlational studies is to explain the nature of relationships in the real world, not to determine cause and effect.
As correlational studies explain the nature of relationships, a description of the variables would be included.
A correlational study would include a stated purpose of the study.
Correlational studies describe the nature of relationships in the real world, and so would work from a predicted hypothesis.