Strategies for Quantitative Research: Correlational Design

Strategies for Quantitative Research: Correlational Design

12th Grade

10 Qs

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Strategies for Quantitative Research: Correlational Design

Strategies for Quantitative Research: Correlational Design

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12th Grade

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Derryn Nel

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the definition of correlational design in quantitative research?

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

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Name and briefly explain the different types of correlational research.

Positive correlation, Negative correlation, Zero correlation

Partial correlation

Curvilinear correlation

Linear correlation

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the key variables that are studied in correlational research?

One variable

Two or more variables

Three variables

Four variables

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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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