Which of the Following Illustrates a Correlational Research Topic

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following illustrates a correlational research topic?

• A) Do weight and number of days per week of exercise predict life satisfaction?
• B) Are there differences between men and women in life satisfaction?
• C) What are is someone with a high life satisfaction score like?
• D) Are there self-esteem differences in children from either families with or without high life satisfaction?

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Definitions:

Average Change

The mean difference between successive measurements in a series of data points, indicative of a trend or variation over time.

Independent Variable

A variable in an experiment or study that is manipulated or changed to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Dependent Variable

The variable in a study or experiment that is expected to change as a result of variations in the predictor variables.

Abdominopelvic Cavity

A body cavity that consists of the abdominal cavity and the pelvic cavity, housing organs such as the stomach, liver, intestines, and reproductive organs.