Correlations Flashcards
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Correlation
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A mathematical technique in which a researcher investigate an association between two variables
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Co-variables
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The variables investigated within a correlation
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Positive correlation
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as one co-variable increases so does the other
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Negative correlation
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as one co-variable increases the other decreases
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Zero correlation
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when there is no relationship between the co-variables
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Strengths of correlation
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+ Useful starting point
+ Quick
+ Economical
+ Using secondary data
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Weaknesses of correlation
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- May be misinterpreted
- Can’t demonstrate cause and effect
- Intervening variable
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The difference between correlations and experiments
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No manipulation of variables, no cause and effect
