Correlational Research

Correlational Research - Non-experimental research method in which the statistical relationship between two variables is investigated.
  • In this research by Kwon et al., a correlation was noted between a decrease in extensibility during a hamstring length test (goniometry) and current knee pain (1).
  1. Kwon O, Yun M, and Lee W. (2014). Correlation between intrinsic patellofemoral pain syndrome in young adults and lower extremity biomechanics. J. Phys. Ther. Sci. 26: 961-964

Related Terms

  • Experimental Research
  • Quantitative Research
  • Descriptive Research
  • Causal Research
  • Experimental Research
  • Quantitative Research
  • Descriptive Research
  • Causal Research
  • Experimental Research
  • Quantitative Research
  • Descriptive Research
  • Causal Research

Synonyms

  • Correlation Research
  • Correlational Studies
  • Correlational Analysis
  • Correlation Research
  • Correlational Studies
  • Correlational Analysis
  • Correlation Research
  • Correlational Studies
  • Correlational Analysis