In Correlational Studies

question 47

Multiple Choice

In correlational studies:

• A)The researcher has control over the independent variables.
• B)Results determine whether one variable causes another.
• C)Scientists determine whether variables are related to one another.
• D)If dependent variables cause independent variables to change,we can draw conclusions about cause and effect.

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Definitions:

Fear Arousal

A psychological response to a threat that increases alertness or anxiety, often studied in the context of behavior change interventions.

Attitude Change

A psychological process where an individual’s feelings, beliefs, or positions on an issue are modified through persuasion, education, or experience.

Moderate Level

A term used to describe a level of intensity, degree, or extent that is considered average or medium.

Factorial Design

An experimental strategy used to study the effects of two or more independent variables simultaneously, by varying each variable across all levels of the others.