Correlation Studies Flashcards
1
Q
What does a correlation study explore
A
The association between 2 variables
2
Q
Positive correlation
A
A positive correlation implies that as the score of one variable increases so does the score on the other.
3
Q
Negative correlation
A
Negative correlation implies that as the score on one variable increases the score on the other variable decreases.
4
Q
Interval data from correlation studies are displayed using what
A
Scatter graph
5
Q
What is the correlation coefficient
A
This is the strength of a relationship between variables the stronger the relationship the closer the correlation coefficient. +1,-1 0
