correlations 2 Flashcards
what is a correlation?
I’m mathematical technique in in which a research investigates an association between two variables
what is correlation coefficient?
A number between minus one and plus one that represents the direction and strength of the relationship between co variables
Where are correlation and correlation and coefficient plotted ?
scattergram
when working out co efficient means a value of plus one represents ?
Positive correlation
when working out what coefficient means a value of minus one represents ?
negative correlation
what does it mean when the closer the coefficient is to plus one or minus 1 ?
The stronger relationship between the covariables is the closer to 0, the weaker the relationship is
what does it mean when its statistically significant?
wheat coefficient appear to indicate weak correlations