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Correlational Research

Correlational research involves collecting data to determine the relationship between two or more quantifiable variables without manipulating the variables. It requires a sample size of at least 30 participants and allows the researcher to describe the degree of relationship between variables. Common types of correlational research designs include natural observation, survey research, and archival research.

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Correlational Research

Correlational research involves collecting data to determine the relationship between two or more quantifiable variables without manipulating the variables. It requires a sample size of at least 30 participants and allows the researcher to describe the degree of relationship between variables. Common types of correlational research designs include natural observation, survey research, and archival research.

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 Definition
 Correlational research involves collecting data to
determine whether or what degree a relationship
exist between two or more quantifiable variables.
 Sample size of at least 30 participants.
 Outcomes of the study allow the researcher to
describe whether or what to what degree two or
more variables are related.
 One group of subjects measured on two variables.
 Variables must be quantifiable and usually
represent at least ordinal scale of measure.
 Variable not usually manipulated.
 Cannot be use to determine causality.
 A consistent relationship can be used to predict
future events.
 Positive correlation means that as variable A
increase, so does variable B.

HIGH WITH HIGH, LOW WITH LOW


 A negative correlation is defined when variable A
is increases, variable B decrease.

HIGH WITH LOW, LOW WITH HIGH


 A correlation coefficient , defined as a numerical
representation of the strength and direction of a
relationship.
 The correlation of coefficient of -1 indicates a
weak/negative relationship.
 A +1 indicates strong/positive relationship.
 While a 0 indicates no relationship at all.
 Selecting a problem.
 Choosing a sample (n=30 at least).
 Selecting or developing instruments (tests,
questionnaires, observation.
 Collecting and analyzing data.
 Interpreting results.
 The relationship between high I.Q and high GPA.
 The relationship between low economical
condition and domestic violence.
 The relationship between unemployment and
increasing rate of suicide.
1. Natural observation
2. Survey research
3. Archival research
 Natural observation is observing and recoding
variables in natural environment, without
interfering.
 It can be time consuming and allow variable
control.
 Survey research is gathering information via
survey or questionnaire by choosing a random
sample of participants.
 Survey research is quick and convenient but
participants can effect the outcomes in a variety
of ways.
 Archival research analyzes data collected by
others.
 Archival research is often free. However large
amounts of data are needed in order to see any
type of significant relationship.
 Researcher can not control the data or how it was
gathered.
 https://www.slideshare.net/gracious278/correlatio
n-research-design

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