A Research Study Begins by Separating a Sample of 20-Year-Old

Multiple Choice

A research study begins by separating a sample of 20-year-old women into two groups: a high Facebook use group and a low Facebook use group. A score measuring happiness is then obtained for each woman. The study intends to determine whether there is a relationship between Facebook use and happiness. This study is an example of the ____ research strategy.

A) descriptive
B) correlational
C) experimental
D) nonexperimental