Research (correlational Research) Flashcards
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What is correlational research?
A study method that examines the relationship between two or more variables without changing them
Correlational research helps understand patterns but does not show cause and effect.
What is one benefit of correlational research?
It helps identify if two things are linked
Example: A study may find that students who sleep more tend to get higher grades.
Why is correlational research considered ethical and practical?
It allows researchers to study topics that cannot be experimented on directly
Example: It would be unethical to force people to smoke just to see if it causes lung cancer.
How does correlational research lead to further research?
It helps develop ideas for future studies
Example: A link between social media use and anxiety can prompt future experiments.
What is a use of correlational research?
Predicting outcomes
Example: If regular exercise is linked to lower stress, it can be used as a stress-relief method.
What does correlational research observe?
Real-life situations as they naturally happen without interference
Example: Observing how alcohol consumption relates to job performance.
What is a limitation of correlational research?
It does not prove cause and effect
Example: More ice cream sales and more drownings may be linked, but ice cream does not cause drowning.
What can influence the relationship observed in correlational research?
Another hidden factor may be responsible
Example: A link between coffee drinking and productivity could be affected by sleep quality.
What does correlational research not determine?
Which factor affects the other
Example: It cannot show if stress causes poor sleep or vice versa.
Fill in the blank: A study may find a _______ link between exercise and mental well-being.
positive
True or False: Correlational research can prove that one variable causes another.
False
