METHODS OF RESEARCH
COMPARATIVE RESEARCH
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One
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It depends on how many levels of empathy are studied.
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There are no independent variables.
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Detailed explanation-1: -One. It depends on how many levels of empathy are studied. There are no independent variables.
Detailed explanation-2: -Researchers use causal-comparative research to achieve research goals by comparing two variables that represent two groups.
Detailed explanation-3: -Causal-Comparative Research Facts-Does not establish cause-effect relationships.-Generally includes more than two groups and at least one dependent variable.-Independent variable is causal-comparative studies is often referred to as the grouping variable.-The independent variable has occurred or is already formed.
Detailed explanation-4: -In causal-comparative research, the researcher investigates the effect of an independent variable on a dependent variable by comparing two or more groups of individuals. For example, an educational researcher may want to determine whether a computer-based ACT program has a positive effect on ACT test scores.
Detailed explanation-5: -The researcher does not assign groups and does not manipulate the independent variable. The researcher’s goal is to determine whether the independent variable affected the outcome, or dependent variable, by comparing two or more groups of individuals.