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Research Methods- Correlations Flashcards

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What is a correlation?

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Measures the relationship between 2 variables .

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What is a positive correlation?

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As one value increases, the other one does too.

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What is a negative correlation?

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As one value increases, the other one decreases.

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What is a correlation coefficient?

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Numerical value between -1 and 1 that describes the strength of the relationship between 2 variables.

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