Some research suggests that exposure to natural environments is linked to mental health, with individuals spending more time in natural green spaces showing lower levels of subjective anxiety compared to those who spend less time. To investigate this further, a psychologist wants to use the correlation technique to examine the relationship between weekly time spent in natural green spaces and self-reported anxiety levels.
Explain how you would conduct a study using the correlation technique to investigate if there is a relationship between a person's weekly time spent in natural green spaces and their self-reported anxiety levels. Justify your decisions as part of your explanation. You must refer to:
You should use your own experience of practical activities to inform your response.
