Correlational Study Flashcards

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Correlational coefficient (r)

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A measure of the extent to which 2 factors vary together, and thus how well either factor predicts the other

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Illusory correlation

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the perception of a relationship where none exists

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3
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Scatterplot

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Graph correlational data, shows positive or negative correlation if there is one

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