Correlational Studies

question 110

Multiple Choice

Correlational studies:

• A)are forms of cause-and-effect research.
• B)do not involve the manipulation of variables.
• C)involve single-subject designs.
• D)do not involve continuous variables.

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Definitions:

Observer Effect

The phenomenon where the act of observing or measuring a system affects the system itself.

Observer Effect

The observer effect refers to changes that the act of observation can make on a phenomenon being observed.

Representative Sample

A subset of a population that accurately reflects the members of the entire population.

Volunteer Bias

The distortion of research results due to differences between those who choose to participate in studies and those who do not.