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1.1 Correlation Flashcards

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Positive Correlation

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As one variable increases/decreases so does the other variable
Perfect positive correlation has the co efficient of +1

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Negative Correlation

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As one variable increase me the other variable decreases

Perfect negative correlation has co efficient of -1

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Zero Correlation

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No indication of a relationship between variables

True zero correlation has a coefficient of 0.0

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Correlation Co-Efficient

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Mathematical calculation of strength and direction of the correlation

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Disadvantages of a correlational investigation

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Does not show the effect of one variable on another (no cause and effect)

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