Both variables move in the same direction.
Watching subjects in their "real world" environment without interfering (e.g., observing children on a playground). types of studies in psychology
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. Both variables move in the same direction
An in-depth look at a single person or a small group (e.g., studying a patient with a rare brain injury). types of studies in psychology
The factor being measured (e.g., symptoms of anxiety).
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).
One variable goes up while the other goes down. 3. Experimental Studies