Correlation Flashcards
1
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What is bivariate data?
A
data which has pairs of values for two variables.
2
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What is the independent variable and where is it plotted?
A
The variable which the researcher changes. It is plotted on the x-axis.
3
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What is the dependent variable and where is it plotted?
A
The variable which the researcher measures. It is plotted on the y-axis.
4
Q
What is a positive correlation?
A
When one variable increases the other variable increases.
5
Q
What is a negative correlation?
A
When one variable increases the other variable decreases.
6
Q
What does it mean if two variables have a casual relationship?
A
A change in one variable causes a change in the other variable.
7
Q
What is a line of regression?
A
A line of best fit.
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