Correlations & Scatterpolts Flashcards
1
Q
Correlation
A
A measure of how closely two things
are related
2
Q
 Positive Correlation
A
When one tested factor goes up so does the other
3
Q
Negative Correlation
A
As one tested factor goes up another goes down.
4
Q
Limits of correlation
A
Does not reveal causes.
• Does not always mean that one thing caused the other.
• Correlation ≠ Causation!!!!!
5
Q
As TV watching increases, GPA decreases
A
Negative correlation
6
Q
As studying psychology increases, test scores in psychology increase
A
Positive correlation
7
Q
As reading ability decreases, GPA decreases
A
Positive correlation
8
Q
As consumption of alcohol decreases, GPA increases
A
Negative correlation
