Research methods (Correlations)

Question 1

Strengths of correlational techniques

Answer 1

• Can be used when a laboratory experiment would be unethical as the variables are not manipulated only correlated
• Measure the strength of a relationship between variables for further research to take place

Question 2

Limitations of correlational techniques

Answer 2

• Not possible to establish cause and effect relationships through conducting a correlation
• Can only identify linear relationships and not curvilinear