Instructions

Please complete the following steps for your first discussion post and response.

Conduct research and find two studies related to the variables used in your field of study.

Your articles should focus on the relationship between the same two variables. Be sure the studies include either correlation or regression, or both.

Here’s an example based on a student who is going into the field of nursing:

Statistics such as blood pressure, temperature, cholesterol, or weight are used to describe a patient’s current health status and determine whether each value lies within a normal range of values.

Select two of those statistics and describe their relationship based on the statistics that you found. Include information on any correlation or regression results.

Your response should be detailed and specific.

List the results of the study specific to the variables you researched.

Discuss the meaning of any correlations found.

Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.

Estimated time to complete: 2 hours

This topic is valued at 40 points. Please review the post and response expectations. Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets the criteria.