Correlational method Flashcards

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characteristics of correlational method

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looks at relationships among variables
helps us make predictions CANNOT CONCLUDE CAUSE-EFFECT

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positive correlation

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as one variable increases so does the other, as one variable decreases so does the other. SAME DIRECTION

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negative correlation

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one variable increases as the other decreases. OPPOSITE DIRECTION

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no effect

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scattered scores, no relationship

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