Chapter Outline
The Nature of Correlational Research
Purposes of Correlational Research
Prediction Studies
More Complex Correlational Techniques
Basic Steps in Correlational Research
Sample
Instruments
Design and Procedures
Data Collection
Data Analysis and Interpretation
What do Correlation Coefficients Tell Us?
Threats to Internal Validity in Correlational Research
Location
Instrumentation
Testing
Mortality
Evaluating Threats to Internal Validity in Correlational Studies
An Example of Correlational Research