Take a look at the relative influence of ranking factors, according to
correlational studies by Moz and SearchMetrics:
Not exact matches
Those surveys are designed and used
by education researchers, primarily for
correlational studies like Coleman's.
Of the
studies that exist, only a few have statistically controlled variables: Most are case or
correlational studies and rely on data self - reported
by school districts.
The science of teaching could best be advanced
by taking the findings on effective teaching behaviors uncovered through
correlational studies and putting them to the test in true experimental
studies where the causal relationships are fully revealed.
Although there are some issues with the scientific literature (e.g. most
studies are
correlational and do not prove causation, and difficulties with interpreting cortisol results), Ziv's literature review concludes
by saying it's time for a new program of research into reward - based methods.
Carrick «Keep in mind the estimates for the half - life of CO2 emissions is on the order 800 years (based on
correlational studies)» niclewis September 24, 2014 at 3:00 pm I'm not sure that is supported
by good observational evidence.
The
study presents both
correlational and experimental evidence confirming that cultural cognition shapes individuals» beliefs about the existence of scientific consensus, and the process
by which they form such beliefs, relating to climate change, the disposal of nuclear wastes, and the effect of permitting concealed possession of handguns.
Most of the behaviors thought of as socialized (or unsocialized) are influenced
by genetic factors as well as
by learning, so
correlational studies that provide no control for genetic factors can produce results — correlations between a child's behavior in different contexts — that look like generalization.
The
study's ability to make conclusions about the transactional nature of causality is limited
by its
correlational design and two time points of measurement.
The most stringent test of differential susceptibility theory is provided
by randomized control trials examining the moderating role of genetic markers of differential susceptibility in experimental manipulations of the environment (Gene × Experimental Environment interactions), being at least 10 times more powerful than
correlational Gene × Environment interaction
studies.