Which of the following is a limitation of correlational research:
a. It is often unethical or impractical to conduct correlational analyses.
b. Correlational research cannot be used to establish causation.
c. Correlational research is best suited to gather information about disorders that are
rare but is not very useful in research about common disorders.
d. Correlational research is particularly expensive to conduct.
e. Correlational research can determine whether two variables are positively related
but not whether they are negatively related.
Question 2
Which of the following best describes fears that warrant a diagnosis of anxiety
disorder?
a. The feelings are extreme given the child or adolescent's developmental stage.
b. The feelings cannot be dispelled through reassurance or appeals to reason or
logic.
c. The feelings interfere with daily functioning or attainment of developmental
milestones.
d. Both a and c are essential in order for a fear to qualify as disordered.
e. All of the above characteristics are essential in order for a fear to qualify as
disordered.
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Research Terminology
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RESEARCH TECHNIQUE