What is the primary difference between correlational methods and experimental methods?
What will be an ideal response?
Correlational methods cannot determine causality, whereas experimental methods can. In an experimental study, the effect of the independent variable on the dependent variable is isolated. In a correlational study, the relationship between the variables is determined, but variables are not labeled as independent or dependent, so the extent to which one causes the other cannot be determined.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A) intentionality B) selectivity C) transience D) unity
In trying to explain the nature of genius, Eysenck claims that:
a. geniuses throughout history have nearly all been psychologically healthy b. there is a positive correlation between genius and psychopathology c. all paranoid schizophrenics are geniuses d. geniuses have had to exploit others to get ahead
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