What Is the Purpose of Correlational Research

question 25

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of correlational research?

• A) to determine the cause of a behavior
• B) to describe the strength of the relationship between two events
• C) to compare the responses of an individual with that of a group
• D) to compare groups from at least two different cultures or geographic areas

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Definitions:

Calculate

To determine the value of something by mathematical or logical methods.

Calculate

To determine through mathematical processes or to compute.

F

A ratio used in ANOVA tests, comparing the variance between groups to the variance within groups.

Y-intercept

In a graph, it is the point at which the curve intersects the vertical axis, indicating the value when independent variables are absent.