The Correlational Research Strategy — Correlation Coefficients, Prediction, and Causality Limits | Chapter 12 of Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences
The Correlational Research Strategy — Correlation Coefficients, Prediction, and Causality Limits | Chapter 12 of Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences Chapter 12 of Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences explores the correlational research strategy , which investigates how variables are related without manipulating them. Correlational studies provide insight into the direction, form, and strength of associations, making them valuable tools for prediction, test development, and theory evaluation. While correlations can identify meaningful relationships, this chapter emphasizes that correlation does not equal causation. Watch the full chapter summary above and subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for more psychology study guides and textbook breakdowns. Key Features of Correlational Research Unlike experiments, correlational studies do not involve random assignment or manipulation of variables. Instead, they rely on natural variation to reveal relationships. This ...