Correlational studies Flashcards

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In correlational studies are variables manipulated by researchers?

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No

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results in correlational studies are presented in…

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Graphs, closer the lines higher the correlation.

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Negligible correlation =

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less than 0.10

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Small correlation =

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0.10 - 0.29

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Medium correlation =

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0.30 - 0.49

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Large correlation =

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0.50+

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7
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Positive correlation will happen when that curve or straight of the graph points…

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Up

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Negative correlation will happen when that curve or straight of the graph points…

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Down

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Zero correlation will happen when that curve or straight of the graph points…

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Is neutral

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10
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The absolute value of correlation is called…

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Effect size (-1 to +1)

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Statistical significance is…

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the likelihood that a correlation has been obtained by chance, the probability that you replicate the study with a different sample and obtain a correlation of 0.

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