Correlation

Question 1

What is a correlation?

Answer 1

Checking if two things are connected helps us to see if they are moving in the same or opposite direction

Question 2

Difference between a correlation and experiment

Answer 2

• Correlation does not show cause and effect
• In an experiment EVs are controlled, Iv is manipulated
• Experiment shows difference between two variables, correlation shows that relationship

Question 3

What is a correlation coefficient?

Answer 3

Numerical measure of strength and direction of the relationship between two variables

Question 4

How does correlational hypothesis differ from an experimental hypothesis?

Answer 4

It states the expected association between the covariables rather than the difference

Question 5

Strengths and Weaknesses of Correlational Method

Answer 5

• Good preliminary tools for research
• Correlations can be useful in making predictions
• Does not show cause and effect
• Lack of control over variables