Describe how correlational studies can be used

What will be an ideal response?


Three important uses of correlational research, include, prediction, evaluation of measures, and evaluation of theories.

Psychology

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A. More insurance companies are denying treatment for mental illness. B. The majority of mental health treatments are provided on an inpatient basis. C. Over time, there has been a significant increase in inpatient beds. D. The number of prison inmates being treated for severe mental illness has increased dramatically.

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Which period of psychosexual development occurs when a child becomes preoccupied with the development of skills and other activities?

A. Genital B. Phallic C. Latency D. Pubertal

Psychology

"Snob appeal," an advertising approach that appeals to status, is an effort to arouse one's __________ motives

a. biological b. homeostatic c. learned d. stimulus

Psychology

The Bruinincks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency

A. measures fine and gross motor proficiency of children from 4 to 14.5 years old B. includes both mental and motor indices C. is generally administered to "normal" infants D. is specifically for adult subjects

Psychology