Analysis and interpretation of correlation

Question 1

Correlation AO3:

Answer 1

• No manipulation of IV so more appropriate when studying socially sensitive information
• Difficult to establish cause and effect relationship, can’t say for sure if the effect is the only cause
• Misinterpretations- correlations can often be exaggerated or misinterpreted by the media and society

Question 2

What is a correlation coefficient?

Answer 2

The value that is result of a correlation stat test telling us how strong or weak a correlation is. It looks at the direction and strength ranging from -1 to +1

Question 3

What would be a +1 correlation?

Answer 3

A perfect positive correlation

Question 4

What would be a -1 correlation?

Answer 4

A perfect negative correlation

Question 5

What would be a +0.3 correlation?

Answer 5

A weak positive correlation

Question 6

Why are +-0.8 correlations important?

Answer 6

They demonstrate strong correlations. It is the magic correlation coefficient number to remember, as it means we are confident that there is a relationship between the variables