correlation Flashcards
research methods and techniques
1
Q
what is a positive correlation?
A
-where one co variable increases, the other one increases
2
Q
what is a negative correlation?
A
-where one co variable increases, the other one decreases
3
Q
what is no correlation?
A
-there is no definite trend between the two co variables
- there is no relationship between the co variables
4
Q
what two things would a correlation hypothesis have?
A
-the relationship
-the two co variables operationalised
5
Q
what is a two tailed correlation hypothesis example?
A
‘there will be a significant relationship between co variable x and y’
6
Q
what is a one tailed correlation hypothesis example?
A
‘there will be a significant positive/negative relationship between co variable x and y’
