pros /cons correlation Flashcards
1
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+allows to (naturally) investigate variables…
A
…not studies experimentally
2
Q
+as non experimentally
A
it wont be as unethical/impracrical to test experimnetally( smoking cause lung cancer)
3
Q
+naturalistic settings
A
easy conduct
ethical
external valid
4
Q
+can to prepare grounds for experimental work
A
identify variables
5
Q
-dirrectionility problem
A
does a cause X CAUSE Y or does Y cause x
AS NOT DETERMINE WHICH VAR IS CAUSES EFFECT
doesnt tell cause and effect
6
Q
-THIRD var prob
A
influence of thise can be measure by a partial correlation
7
Q
-cant determine causilty
A
SAY relation
8
Q
correlation vs experimental purpose
A
- c-test strenth
E- test cause and effect
9
Q
difference variable
A
C-no manipulation
E-IV manipulated
10
Q
difference- control
A
C-limited control
E-control
11
Q
difference- validility
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c= high external val
e-high internal val
