Correlation Flashcards
1
Q
3 types of correlations that occur between co-variables
A
positive
negative
no-correlation
2
Q
positive correlation?
A
Both co-variables increase at the same time
3
Q
Negative correlation
A
When one co-variable decreases and the other increases
4
Q
No correlation
A
When there is no relationship between the co-variables
5
Q
Correlation coefficient
A
number between -1 and 1 that tell us how strong the relationship is
6
Q
strengths of hypothesis
A
good for starting research
7
Q
Weaknesses of hypothesis
A
doesn’t show effect of one variable on another variable
doesn’t show causation
8
Q
Correlation hypothesis
A
positive/negative correlation between…(directional)
no/a correlation between…(non-directional)
9
Q
NEVER USE
A
effect, cause or difference when describing a correlation
