Correlational Research

question 157

Multiple Choice

Correlational research:

• A) can indicate causality in either a positive or a negative direction.
• B) provides the most compelling evidence of a cause-and-effect relationship between two variables.
• C) can reveal the degree to which two factors are related to or associated with each other in a systematic way.
• D) has been banned by the American Psychological Association since the 1960s, but it is still allowed in other countries.

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Definitions:

Intervention

An action taken to improve a situation, especially a medical procedure or a social or psychological support measure.

Creating Hypotheses

The process of forming testable statements or predictions based on theoretical insights or observations.

Observation

The process of monitoring or noting phenomena with the aim of collecting data or arriving at conclusions.

Application

The act of putting something to use or implementing a concept, method, or device for a particular purpose.