research methods recap 22 Flashcards
1
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What is research methods
A
the processes by which information or data is collected usually for the purpose of testing a hypothesis and/or a theory
2
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What does a value of +1 represent?
A
A perfect positive correlation
3
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What does a value of -1 represent?
A
A perfect negative correlation
4
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What does it mean when the closer the coefficient is to -1 or +1?
A
The stronger the relationship between the co-variables is
5
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What does it mean when the closer the coefficient is to 0?
A
The weaker the relationship between the co-variables is
6
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What does the sign of the coefficient represent?
A
+.50 is as strong a relationship as -.50, the sign just indicates the direction.
