8 - Multivariate Correlational Research

Question 1

Autocorrelation

Answer 1

The correlation of one variable with itself, measured at two different times.

Question 2

Control for

Answer 2

Holding a potential third variable steady while investigating the association between two other variables.

Question 3

Criterion variable

Answer 3

The variable in a multiple regression that the researchers are most interested in understanding or predicting.

May also be called the dependent variable.

Question 4

Cross-lag correlation

Answer 4

In a longitudinal design, a correlation between an earlier measure of one variable and a later measure of another variable.

Question 5

Cross-sectional correlation

Answer 5

In a longitudinal design, a correlation between two variables that are measured at the same time.

Question 6

Longitudinal design

Answer 6

A study in which the same variables are measured in the same people at different points in time.

Question 7

Mediating variable

Answer 7

Mediator

A variable that helps explain the relationship between two other variables.

Question 8

Multiple regression

Answer 8

Multivariate regression

A statistical technique used to test for the influence of third variables.

Question 9

Multivariate design

Answer 9

A study designed to test an association involving more than two measured variables.

Question 10

Predictor variable

Answer 10

A variable in an analysis using multiple regression that is used to explain variance in the dependent or criterion variable. The predictor variable may also be called the independent variable.