title: Research methodology. Part I: Understanding correlational analysis.
abstract: This paper is part one of a four part series on basic statistical analytical methods. Using a case method presentation, the basic essentials of correlational analysis is described.
authors.forename: M T
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Beard
authors.forename: K A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Edwards
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Marshall
mesh_terms: D003627:Data Interpretation, Statistical; D006801:Humans; D015399:Nursing Research