correlational research

Question 1

wha t is a correlation

Answer 1

see if co variables are related

Question 2

what is a positive correlation

Answer 2

as one variable increases the other does

Question 3

what is a negative correlation

Answer 3

as one variable increases the other decreases

Question 4

what stats test is used

Answer 4

speamans rank

Question 5

evaluate correlations

Answer 5

• show relationship not cause and effect, more useful to know causes
• may be 3rd unkown variable causing correlation, validity questioned
• usually only 1 variable is operationalised by both are which is artificial and contrived so less valid
  + allows research to invesical topics that not available otherwise due to being unethical
  + shows relations not expected, explore with research
  + no individual differences, smae people provide both data