Assume that you conducted the research study violence in young men between the ages 18-24 years old who listens to “Gangsta Rap Music’ and you have the data. Which of the methods used for analyzing survey data would you use and why? Correalational or Regressional statistical analysis
What is your specific hypothesis?
To determine which method of analysis is appropriate for your research study on violence in young men who listen to "Gangsta Rap Music", you would need to consider the nature of your data and research objectives.
If you have collected survey data that includes multiple variables, such as demographic information, attitudes towards violence, exposure to gangsta rap music, and levels of violent behavior, both correlational and regression analyses can be useful.
Correlational analysis helps to identify relationships or associations between variables, without implying causation. It can provide insights into the strength and direction of the relationship between variables, but it does not explain which variable is causing changes in the other.
On the other hand, regression analysis is used when you want to examine the relationships between multiple independent variables and a single dependent variable. It allows you to understand how changes in the independent variables are associated with changes in the dependent variable. Regression analysis helps determine the relative importance of each independent variable in explaining the variation in the dependent variable.
So, in your case, if you are interested in exploring the associations between listening to gangsta rap music and violent behavior, a correlational analysis can provide insights into the strength and direction of the relationship. However, if you want to determine the impact of multiple factors (such as age, attitudes towards violence, exposure to gangsta rap) on the level of violent behavior, a regression analysis would be appropriate.
In summary, the choice between correlational and regression analysis depends on your research objectives and the specific relationships you want to explore within your dataset.