methodology

Question 1

what is the definition of correlational research?

Answer 1

testing the relationship between two co-variables to see if they are related in some way

Question 2

name 3 types of correlation

Answer 2

positive
negative
no correlation

Question 3

state AO1 features of a correlation study

Answer 3

• no IV or DV
• test of relationship
• scatter diagram used to show positive or negative skew

Question 4

strength of correlation research (people)

Answer 4

same people are providing both sets of data, so data will not be affected by individual differences

Question 5

weakness of correlational research

Answer 5

only indicates relationship but can’t show which one depends on the other.

Question 6

another weakness of correlation

Answer 6

may not produce valid data as it’s possible that the relationship may just be coincidental