Correlations Flashcards
1
Q
What does a scattergraph look like for a positive correlation?
A
When one variable increases, so does the other
2
Q
What does a scattergraph look like for a negative correlation?
A
When one variable increases, the other decreases
3
Q
Why is there no independent variable?
A
There are co variables because it is a non experimental research method, no manipulation, just measuring existence
4
Q
What does the data compare in terms of participants?
A
Usually data from the same participant
5
Q
What type of data does it gather?
A
Quantitative
6
Q
Why doesn’t it show cause and effect?
A
Because it is looking for a relationship
7
Q
What kind of data does is often use?
A
Self report data
8
Q
What does each cross refer to on a scatter graph?
A
A participant
9
Q
Advantages?
A
- shows relationship
- no individual differences
- allows investigation of unethical topics
- quantitative data - objective
- easy to interpret graphically
10
Q
Disadvantages?
A
- Can’t determine cause and effect
- Self report data - social desirability bias
- Could be differences in how people judge their scores
- May be a third variable influencing results
