Question

Dr. Little has heard that people tend to become more politically conservative as they get older. She decides to conduct a study to see if this is true. She conducts a telephone survey where she asks participants their age and political identification. She then uses statistics to determine whether there is a relation between these two variables. Which of the following research designs best describes Dr. Little’s research?
A. experimental research.
B. correlational research.
C. naturalistic observation.
D. behavioral observation.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. correlational research.  

Explanation:

Correlational research is a type of non-experimental research in which researchers measure two variables and establish a statistical relationship between them (correlation), without the need to include external variables to reach relevant conclusions. In the case shown in the question above, we can say that Dr. Little's research is a correlational research, since he is evaluating the relationship between two variables, which is the relationship between people's age and conservative policies.