Which of the Following Is NOT True of Correlational Studies

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of correlational studies?

• A) A correlation can be either positive or negative.
• B) Behaviour is not manipulated, but rather quantitatively measured and analyzed statistically.
• C) They are frequently carried out where experimental manipulation is impossible or unethical.
• D) They measure the degree of relationship between two variables.
• E) They generally do not require a large number of participants.

Understand the role of psychology in exploring consciousness and unconsciousness.

Learn about the barriers and contributions of minority and female psychologists to the field.

Grasp the evolution of psychology's focus from structural analysis of the mind to functional understanding of behavior.

Identify significant figures in the development of psychology and their contributions.

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