A Researcher Would Like to Examine the Relationship Between Self-Esteem

Multiple Choice

A researcher would like to examine the relationship between self-esteem and academic performance for high-school students. This researcher could use a correlational study or a(n) ____.

A) differential study comparing academic performance scores for a group of high self-esteem students and a group of low self-esteem students
B) experimental study comparing academic performance scores for a group of high self-esteem students and a group of low self-esteem students
C) descriptive study examining self-esteem for a group of students who are in the top 25% of their high school class
D) case study of a student with extremely low self-esteem but outstanding academic performance