Correlational Research   [Archived Catalog]
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RES 3070 - Correlational Research


Quantitative correlational research is a structured way of collecting and analyzing data to quantify a problem and understand existing and predictive relationships between variables using measurement and statistical tools to derive results that can be generalized to larger populations. This course provides an in-depth understanding of correlational designs and correlation, regression, and factor analysis and the practical skills necessary to design and conduct correlational research. Students identify how the theoretical and philosophical foundations of correlational research align with their own philosophical orientations. Students locate, review, and critique examples of correlational research studies. Students evaluate issues of research safety, ethics, and feasibility within their proposed research. Finally, students develop the methods section of a research prospectus. Prerequisite(s): RES 2500 Quantitative Data Collection and Statistics and/or RES2700 Statistics. In addition, all required foundational research courses (RES2xxx) as determined by student's program must be completed. For those admitted prior to Fall 2019 (CIMHS programs) Spring 2020 (CSS programs): MBM 5556 Qualitative Research Overview, RES 1105 Methods of Research (Clinical Psychology, Clinical Psychology Specialization Only) and RES 1110 Statistics, or RES 1005 Methods of Research and Disciplined Inquiry I and RES 1015 Methods of Research and Disciplined Inquiry II.