You have decided to conduct a research study examining the relationship between depression and relationship satisfaction.To do this you have collected a sample of 120 newlywed couples.In 40 of the couples,neither partner is depressed;in 40 of the couples,one partner is depressed;in the remaining 40 couples,both partners are depressed.You plan to assess both members of each couple on relationship satisfaction and depression every 6 months for the first 5 years of marriage.What type of design is this study?
A) correlational and cross-sectional
B) correlational and longitudinal
C) experimental and cross-sectional
D) experimental and longitudinal

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This study is correlational because it examines the relationship between two variables (depression and relationship satisfaction) without manipulating any variable. It is longitudinal because it assesses participants over a period of time (every 6 months for the first 5 years of marriage), tracking changes and developments in the relationship between these variables.

You Have Decided to Conduct a Research Study Examining the Relationship