Investigate the relationship between two variables or more without doing any manipulation
Purpose is to explore and understand complex phenomena focusing on the meanings, experiences, and perspectives of individuals
Purpose is to test hypotheses and measure variables using numerical data to identify patterns and relationships
A non-experimental study collecting data at one time to compare variables among pre-existing groups
Investigates changes over time by measuring the same individuals repeatedly across different time points
The percentage or proportion of individuals who have a specific disorder in a sample
Data collection continues until no new information or themes emerge in qualitative studies
