Jeff says, "It seems like the more money people make, the more debt they assume," but a/an __________ study might make the case that a rise in income does not by itself cause an increase in debt.
criterion validity
case
experimental
correlational
I chose C.
I disagree with your answer.
Check this site.
http://web.bsu.edu/dlb/t/science/method/interpret.htm
based on the websit you provided I will assume it is B.
Please check the website again -- particularly the questions near the bottom Click on Answer for the type of research used.
D!! Thank you
Right. The study would correlate credit card debt with household income.
The correct answer is D. correlational.
To determine the answer, we need to understand the different types of studies and how they are relevant to the question.
Criterion validity refers to whether a measure accurately predicts a specified outcome. This is not directly relevant to the question, as it does not pertain to studying the relationship between income and debt.
An experimental study involves manipulating variables and observing their impact on the outcome. In this case, it would involve manipulating income levels to see whether it directly causes an increase in debt. However, conducting an experimental study in this context would be unethical and impractical, as you can't randomly assign people different income levels and observe their debt levels.
A case study involves analyzing a particular individual, group, or situation in-depth to gain insights. While a case study might provide valuable information on a specific individual or group's relationship between income and debt, it does not address the broader question of whether a rise in income generally causes an increase in debt.
A correlational study, on the other hand, examines the relationship between two variables without manipulating them. It measures the degree of association between variables, such as income and debt, to determine if they are related. A correlational study can help determine whether an increase in income relates to an increase in debt on average, without directly implying causation.
In this case, the question is asking for a study that could make the case that an increase in income does not by itself cause an increase in debt. A correlational study would be the most appropriate choice to examine the relationship between income and debt and determine if they are related or not.