Correlational research is a type of research that examines the relationship between two or more variables. It is a useful tool for understanding the association between variables and can provide valuable insights into complex phenomena. However, there are several limitations to consider when using correlational research:
Correlation does not imply causation: Just because two variables are correlated does not necessarily mean that one causes the other. For example, a positive correlation between ice cream sales and drowning deaths may be due to both variables being influenced by a third variable (e.g., warm weather).
Limited generalizability: Correlational studies can only provide information about the relationship between variables in the specific sample studied. It may not be possible to generalize the findings to other populations or contexts.
Self-report bias: In many correlational studies, participants are asked to report on their own behavior or attitudes. This self-report data may be influenced by biases such as social desirability, which can distort the results.
Lack of control: In correlational research, the researcher does not manipulate the variables being studied. This means that it is not possible to establish a cause-and-effect relationship between the variables.
Overall, it is important to consider the limitations of correlational research when interpreting and applying the findings.
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I imagine that correlations data is used a lot. However, if it shows that something liberals support is bad it will either be discredited or censored.
This is not political.
No, but politicians of all varieties use bullshit correlations to attack their enemies.
Correlational data is used mainly in medical studies when it is impossible to experiment on humans. It has nothing to do with politics at all.
OK, I guess I am broadening the question a bit. Correlations are used in almost all advertising, but I think you are drilling down to a much more scientific level. I also think humans are innately prone to look for correlations so in science we have to be extraordinarily careful.
@KrakenAttackin I am a scientist and a medical clinician, so yes, I am focused on scientific data. I doubt that untrained people could even adequately describe what a correlation is. As a scientist yourself, you know what I am speaking about here.
I'm not really a scientist, just a guy who has kicked around a lot. I definitely appreciate honest scientist.
@KrakenAttackin You certainly seem to think and reason like a scientist (yes that is a compliment!)
Thanks. I have always had an interest in science. My basic education is with a Poli Sci undergrad and MBA, but I have done stacks of certifications from aviation, polygraph, chemistry, et. al, and I am currently doing training in fluid dynamics and pipeline engineering for a new job. Can you guess I am wildly ADD?
@KrakenAttackin ADD or ADHD? Seems more like the latter since your comprehension is wildly intact too.
I'm not sure, I wasn't diagnosed until I was about 40. ADD/Inattentive. This shit has caused me so much grief down through the years, I would gladly trade 20 points of IQ to be rid of it. It's like having a Merlin V12... with clogged injectors.
EDD can be very painful. I know a lot of people that have this problem and most of them drink quite a bit of coffee do you?
ADD.
Because it can be used to argue that people should believe things they don’t want to believe
You are right - it can (and often is) misused!
obviously it is not a cause. so being lengthy about that was so boring. i can't believe such poor quality was featured unless automatic editor privileges?
Don't fucking read it. I'm not here to entertain your stupid ass.
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