correlations Flashcards
1
Q
what does a correlation show
A
strength and direction of a relationship between two or more covariables
2
Q
what direction do positive correlations go
A
same
3
Q
what direction do negative correlations go
A
different
4
Q
why cant cause and effect relationships be established in correlational analysis
A
third variable problem
5
Q
what is third variable problem
A
other factors may influence one of the covariables
6
Q
what are the strengths of correlations
A
useful preliminary tool for research, quick and economical to carry out, can use secondary data
7
Q
what are the limitations of correlations
A
cannot establish cause and effect, third variable problem, can be misused or misinterpreted in the media
