correlations Flashcards
1
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correlations
A
Show how things are linked together, associations
2
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co-variables
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correlations are quantitative, continuous numerical data
3
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scatter diagrams
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used to plot correlations
4
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positive correlation
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as one variable increases so does the other
5
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negative correlation
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as one variable increases the other decreases
6
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no correlation
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no relationship
7
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strengths
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- good starting point for research
- can be used for unethical situations, eg if theres a correlation between cancer and smoking
8
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weaknesses
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- doesnt show cause and effect
- no contol over EV’s so conclusions drawn may be wrong
