A correlational study involving a Stroop test.

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Why was a correlational study used?

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To investigate the relationship between cognitive processing and speed, measured by the Stroop test.

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What is one advantage of using a correlational study?

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It allows comparison of two variables to see their effect on each other.

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What is one disadvantage of using a correlational study?

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There is no proof of cause, only a demonstration of a relationship.

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What experimental design was used?

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Independent design.

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What is one advantage of the experimental design used?

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No order effects because participants are in different groups.

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What is one disadvantage of the experimental design used?

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More risk of participant variables affecting the study.

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What was the first co-variable?

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Reaction time to a driving simulator in milliseconds.

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What was the second co-variable?

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Stroop test delay in milliseconds.

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How was the first co-variable operationalised?

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By using the same Stroop and reaction time test for all participants.

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How was the second co-variable operationalised?

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By recording both sets of data in milliseconds.