Exploring Descriptive and Correlational Research Methods Quiz

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What is the aim of correlational research?

  • To observe a particular aspect of human behavior
  • To explore how characteristics may change over time within a study group
  • To identify attributes of a phenomenon
  • To examine differences between two characteristics of a study group (correct)

What is the difference between cross-sectional and longitudinal developmental designs?

  • Cross-sectional and longitudinal both observe the same individuals over time
  • Cross-sectional observes the same individuals over time, while longitudinal compares two different groups at one point in time
  • Cross-sectional compares two different groups at one point in time, while longitudinal observes the same individuals over time (correct)
  • Cross-sectional and longitudinal both compare two different groups at one point in time

What is the purpose of survey research?

  • To examine differences between two characteristics of a study group
  • To identify attributes of a phenomenon
  • To capture phenomena at the moment and sample data from respondents that are representative of a population. (correct)
  • To explore how characteristics may change over time within a study group

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