Which research method assesses how well one variable predicts another without demonstrating a cause-effect relationship between the variables?

A) naturalistic observation
B) correlational research
C) the case study
D) the experimental method

Correlational Research

A type of research methodology that aims to determine the degree to which two or more variables are related without manipulation by the researcher.

Cause-Effect

A relationship where one event (the cause) makes another event happen (the effect), indicating a connection between actions or occurrences.