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).
These aim to describe a phenomenon as it naturally occurs without manipulating any variables.
Comparing different groups of people at a single point in time (e.g., comparing 20-year-olds to 60-year-olds today). 5. Quasi-Experiments 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.
Following the same group of people over a long period (years or even decades). Correlation does not equal causation
Psychology relies on several different research methods to understand how we think and behave. Here’s a breakdown of the most common types: 1. Descriptive Studies
An in-depth look at a single person or a small group (e.g., studying a patient with a rare brain injury). Comparing different groups of people at a single
This is the "gold standard" for determining cause and effect.