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Methodology for final year project

  • 12-11-2008 7:10pm
    #1
    Valmont
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    I'm looking for some advice regarding the methodology of my final year project. Is a linear regression by itself sufficient for a project? Both of my variables are continuous so this seems like the only option. My only concern is that if the data do not support my hypothesis I will be left with a failed correlational study, which wouldn't be too great. Thanks in advance


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  • #2
    2Scoops
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    Linear regression by itself is sufficient if the project is only designed to examine whether a linear relation exists. Simple as that. You'll only need something more detailed if your question is more detailed.

    Of course, you could measure more than 2 variables or do sub-group analyses as well to add depth to your design. If could manipulate one of the variables and look for effects, that would also be a useful approach to establish a robust relation.

    A 'failed' correlational study is perfectly adequate if no relation exists, but if you can do some of the above and they all turn out negative, it would constitute stronger support of there being no relation than one, single non-significant correlation.


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