RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Causal-comparative research is a methodology used to identify cause-effect relationships between independent and dependent variables. Researchers can study cause and effect in retrospect. This can help determine the consequences or causes of differences already existing among or between different groups of people.

Detailed explanation-2: -Causal-comparative research is a family of research designs used to examine potential causes for observed differences found among existing groups. Causal-comparative research is useful for the study of causes where experimental assignment or manipulation is infeasible, unethical, or in some way prohibited.

Detailed explanation-3: -Although causal-comparative research is not true experimental research, there are many methods of analyzing the resulting data, depending on the research design. It is important to remember that no matter what methods are used, causal-comparative research does not definitively prove cause-and-effect results.

Detailed explanation-4: -Causal-comparative research is interested in exploring the cause or consequences of differences that already exist among groups of individuals. A comparison of delinquents vs. nondelinquents might be made in order to: determine probable factors leading to delinquency.