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Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
A phenomenon refers to an observable event or occurrence that can be studied and analyzed. It can be anything from physical actions to cognitive processes.
Correlation refers to the relationship between two variables where changes in one variable are associated with changes in another variable.
Observational Study: An observational study is a research method where researchers carefully observe and record behavior without manipulating any variables.