Correlations Flashcards
1
Q
What is a correlation?
A
This is a representation method that illustrates the strength and direction of an association between two or more co-variables.
2
Q
What type of graph do you plot a correlation on?
A
A scattergram.
3
Q
What is the strength of a correlation?
A
They are a useful preliminary tool or research, by assessing the strength and direction of a relationship, they provide a precise and quantifiable measure of how two variables are related.
4
Q
What is a limitation of a correlation?
A
Correlations cannot demonstrate cause and effect between variables and therefore we do not know which co-variable is causing the other to change.
