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A classic example of correlational research involves a researcher investigating the relationship between students' self-esteem and their school achievement, such as GPAs. By collecting data on these two naturally occurring variables to see if they are statistically related—without manipulating any independent variable—the researcher is conducting a correlational study.

Example of Correlational Research: Self-Esteem and School Achievement

When conducting a correlational study on the relationship between students' self-esteem and their school achievement, how does the researcher interact with the variables?

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