Correlational study Flashcards
1
Q
Correlation Studies
A
When data is collected and shows correlation between 2 variables (no experiment being carried out)
2
Q
Positive correlation
A
When one variable increases and so does the other
3
Q
Negative correlation
A
When one variable increases and the other decreases
4
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Bidirectional ambiguity
A
Since no IV is manipulated, you can’t tell cause from effect/when one doesn’t know which variable influenced the other
