RESEARCH METHODS - 1.5 Correlations

Question 1

Define Correlations

Answer 1

A research method seeking a casual relationship between two measured variables. A change in the one leads to a change in the other

Question 2

Define a Positive Correlation

Answer 2

The increase in the one variable results in the increase in the other

Question 3

Define a Negative Correlation

Answer 3

The increase in one variable results in the decrease of the other variable

Question 4

Define a No Correlation

Answer 4

There is no definite trend that occurs and the two variables do not relate to one another