What is the definition of correlational design in quantitative research?

Strategies for Quantitative Research: Correlational Design

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Derryn Nel
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Correlational design in quantitative research involves examining the relationship between two or more variables to determine if and how they change together. It does not imply causation, only association.
Correlational design focuses on qualitative data analysis
Correlational design is used to predict future outcomes based on past data
Correlational design involves manipulating variables to establish causation
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What are the strengths of using correlational design in research studies?
Correlational design is only suitable for simple research questions
Correlational design is beneficial for exploring relationships between variables without direct manipulation, studying complex phenomena, and making predictions based on observed patterns.
Correlational design cannot establish causation between variables
Correlational design is not useful for making predictions
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Discuss some limitations of correlational design in research.
Correlational design always implies causation
Limitations of correlational design include lack of causation implication, lack of control over variables, and inability to determine the direction of the relationship.
Correlational design always shows the direction of the relationship
Correlational design allows for complete control over variables
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Name and briefly explain the different types of correlational research.
Positive correlation, Negative correlation, Zero correlation
Partial correlation
Curvilinear correlation
Linear correlation
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What are the key variables that are studied in correlational research?
One variable
Two or more variables
Three variables
Four variables
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How do researchers interpret correlation coefficients in correlational studies?
By assuming causation instead of correlation
By disregarding the relationship between variables
By examining the strength and direction of the relationship between two variables.
By focusing only on one variable
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Explain the concept of positive correlation in correlational research.
Positive correlation refers to a relationship where two variables move in the same direction.
Positive correlation indicates no relationship between variables.
Positive correlation implies a cause-and-effect relationship between variables.
Positive correlation means the variables move in opposite directions.
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