Correlations

Question 1

Why are correlations used?

Answer 1

They are used to see if there is a relationship between two co-variables

Question 2

What data do correlations gather?

Answer 2

Quantitative data- easy analysis and comparison to other findings, considered objective so no researcher bias

Question 3

How can correlations be represented and why?

Answer 3

Scatter graphs make it easier to analyse if there is a relationship between the two co-variables

Question 4

What does a positive correlation suggest?

Answer 4

As one co-variable increases the other co-variable also increases

Question 5

What does a negative correlation suggest?

Answer 5

As one co-variable increases the other co-variable decreases

Question 6

although correlation may indicate a relationship between co-variables it does not look for differences and therefore it is not possible to establish causality.

Answer 6

May also be affected by a 3rd variable problem which affects the other co-variables

Question 7

What are strong positive correlations?

Answer 7

0.7, 0 8, 0.9, and 1

Question 8

What are strong negative correlations?

Answer 8

-0.7, -0.8, -0.9, and -1

Question 9

What is a moderate positive correlation?

Answer 9

0.4, 0.5, and 0.6

Question 10

What is a moderate negative correlation?

Answer 10

-0.4, -0.5, and -0.6

Question 11

What is a weak positive correlation?

Answer 11

0.1, 0.2, and 0.3

Question 12

what is a weak negative correlation?

Answer 12

-0.1, -0.2, and -0.3

Question 13

What is no correlation?

Answer 13

0

Question 14

Good starting point for preliminary research

Answer 14

able to investigate relationships that are unethical