Correlational research has which of the following characteristics? Correlational research:
a. can manipulate dependent variables.
b. can only be used to determine causality.
c. examines relationships between existing variables.
d. is always used to generate rather than test hypotheses.
ANS: C
The purpose of a correlational design is to examine relationships between or among two or more variables in a single group.
In correlational studies little effort is made to manipulate factors in the situation. The purpose of a correlational design is to examine relationships between or among two or more variables in a single group.
Correlation and causation are not synonymous. The purpose of a correlational design is to examine relationships between or among two or more variables in a single group.
The researcher may have a hypothesis. The purpose of a correlational design is to examine relationships between or among two or more variables in a single group.
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