Correlational Study: Activity Satisfaction
A researcher is interested in studying the relationship between physical activity and life satisfaction among college students. The researcher plans to administer a survey to a sample of college students and collect data on their physical activity levels and life satisfaction. Using this scenario, which GCU quantitative core designs do you think would be most appropriate for this research problem? Why? Create and provide two examples of research questions that could be addressed using the design you selected. What might the advantages and challenges be of using the identified design for this scenario? Explain including references.
In studying the relationship between physical activity and life satisfaction among college students, the most appropriate Grand Canyon University (GCU) quantitative core design would be the correlational design. This design is well-suited for examining the relationship between two variables (physical activity and life satisfaction) without manipulating them, making it ideal for exploring how they interact within a naturalistic context.
Research Questions
- Is there a significant relationship between the frequency of physical activity and life satisfaction among college students?
- How does the intensity of physical activity correlate with life satisfaction levels in college students?
Advantages of Correlational Design
- Naturalistic Setting: Since this design does not manipulate variables, it allows researchers to study participants in their natural environment, yielding more generalizable results…
In studying the relationship between physical activity and life satisfaction among college students, the most appropriate Grand Canyon University (GCU) quantitative core design would be the correlational design. This design is well-suited for examining the relationship between two variables (physical activity and life satisfaction) without manipulating them, making it ideal for exploring how they interact within a naturalistic context. Correlational Study: Activity Satisfaction
Research Questions
- Is there a significant relationship between the frequency of physical activity and life satisfaction among college students?
- How does the intensity of physical activity correlate with life satisfaction levels in college students?
Advantages of Correlational Design
- Naturalistic Setting: Since this design does not manipulate variables, it allows researchers to study participants in their natural environment, yielding more generalizable results…
