correlational analysis

Question 1

what is correlational studies ?

Answer 1

way of establishing whether there is a relationship between 2 variables, allows us to assess the strength of the relationship

Question 2

2 types of correlations ?

Answer 2

• positive
• negative

Question 3

correlation coefficient ?

Answer 3

statistical method of assessing strength.

1 = prefect positive
1- = perfect negative
0 = no relationship

Question 4

advantages ?

Answer 4

• allows us to see stregaths and direction of relationship
• can be used when variables cannot be manipulate due to it being unethical

Question 5

disadvantages ?

Answer 5

• do not show cause and effect some may misinterpret relationship