Textbook Problem

The following list contains several variables that differentiate college students.

a. Select two variables from the list that should have a consistent relationship (either positive or negative). Briefly describe how you would do a correlational study to evaluate the relationship.

b. Describe how you would do a nonexperimental,

differential research study to evaluate the same relationship (see Box 10.1, p. 245).

physical attractiveness

intelligence

alcohol consumption

shyness

exam anxiety

hours of sleep per night

hours of television per week