correlations

Question 1

Whats a correlation

Answer 1

a way of establishing whether theres a relationship between 2 variables

Question 2

what else does a correlation assess

Answer 2

the strength of the relationship

Question 3

define positive correlation

Answer 3

as one variable increases so does the othere

Question 3

what do correlations measure compared to experiments

Answer 3

the relationship between 2 variables whereas the experiment only measures the dependent variable

Question 4

define negative correlation

Answer 4

as one variable increases the other falls

Question 5

define no correlation

Answer 5

no relationship between variables

Question 6

whats the difference between correlations and experiments

Answer 6

experiments show cause and effect correlations only show a relationship

Question 7

how do experiments show cause

Answer 7

researcher manipulates IV and measures the change in DV

Question 8

define correlation coefficient

Answer 8

a number between -1 and +1 that tells us the strength and direction between the 2 co-variables

Question 9

define co-variables

Answer 9

the variables investigated within a correlation

Question 10

strengths

Answer 10

provides a starting point for future research
can be tested for reliability due to quantitative data
relatively quick and economical

Question 11

limitations

Answer 11

may lack validity due to variables being operationalised
doesnt show cause and effect