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Correlational Research

Correlational research aims to discover relationships between two or more variables without manipulating the variables. It can help understand how one variable predicts or reflects another and examine possible causation, though causation cannot be proven. Data comes from surveys, tests, ratings, and demographic information. The correlational research process involves identifying variables, stating questions/hypotheses, collecting data from a sufficient sample, calculating correlations between variables, and reporting results.

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Correlational Research

Correlational research aims to discover relationships between two or more variables without manipulating the variables. It can help understand how one variable predicts or reflects another and examine possible causation, though causation cannot be proven. Data comes from surveys, tests, ratings, and demographic information. The correlational research process involves identifying variables, stating questions/hypotheses, collecting data from a sufficient sample, calculating correlations between variables, and reporting results.

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Correlational

Research

Pr ep ared by :
Aisyah zainor
Aniza ehsan
Najiha aziz
Suhaila daud
Yuhanis ahmad
Correlational
Research
• The purpose of correlational
research is to discover
relationships between two or more
variables.

• Relationship means that an


individuals status on one variable
tends to reflect his or her status on
the other.
Correlational
Research
• Helps us understand related events,
conditions, and behaviors.
– Is there a relationship between
educational levels of farmers and crop
yields?

• To make predictions of how one


variable might predict another
– Can high school grades be used to
predict college grades?
Correlational
Research
• To examine the possible existence
of causation
– Does physical exercise cause
people to lose weight?
CAUTION: In correlational research you CAN
NOT absolutely say once variable causes
something to happen. This can only be done
through experimental research. You can say
one variable might cause something else to
happen.
Where does the data come from for
correlational research?

• Surveys
• Scores on various tests or
rating scales
• Demographic information
• Judges or expert ratings
Correlational Research
Process
• Variables to be study are identified
• Questions and/or hypotheses are
stated
• A sample is selected (a minimum of
30 is needed)
• Data are collected
• Correlations are calculated
• Results are reported
Enjoy Yo
ur
Researc
h!!

Pre pa red by :
Aisyah zainor
Aniza ehsan
Najiha aziz
Suhaila daud
Yuhanis ahmad

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