correlation Flashcards
research methods and techniques
1
Q
what is a positive correlation
A
where one co variable increases, another one increases
2
Q
what is a negative correlation
A
where one co variable increases, the other decreases
3
Q
what is no correlation
A
where there is no relationship between the co variables and there is no definite trend
4
Q
strengths of correlation
A
you can find a link between two co variables, before putting any more time and money into an actual experiment which may not produce any significant results
you can test unmoral or sensitive topics without any deliberate manipulation of these variables in real life
5
Q
limitation of correlation
A
it causes a relationship, but it is not possible to see which one contributed to the other one
