Using questionnaires to gather data on the attitudes or behaviors of a large group of people. 2. Correlational Studies These look for a relationship between two variables.
The factor the researcher changes (e.g., dosage of a new medication). types of studies in psychology
Correlation does not equal causation. Just because two things happen together (like ice cream sales and sunburns) doesn't mean one caused the other (the sun caused both). Using questionnaires to gather data on the attitudes
The factor being measured (e.g., symptoms of anxiety). types of studies in psychology
Both variables move in the same direction.