Risk Perception (1.8)

Question 1

What is causation?

Answer 1

One variable leads to the change in another variable, it is dependent

Question 2

What is correlation?

Answer 2

A mutal connection between two or more variables

Question 3

Explain how you can identify a correlational relationship in an exam question

Answer 3

Correlational relationships will likely be displayed in a graph. To identify this type of relationship though it should show that as one variable changes so does the other.

Question 4

Explain how you can identify a causational relationship in an exam question

Answer 4

The use of a controlled study is the most effective way of establishing causality between variables. In a controlled study, the sample or population is split in two, with both groups being comparable in almost every way. The two groups then receive different treatments, and the outcomes of each group are assessed.

Question 5

Explain how you can evaluate experimental design in an exam question

Question 6

What is a risk?

Answer 6

A situation involving exposure to danger

Question 7

What is a risk factor?

Answer 7

Something that increases risk

Question 8

Explain why people’s perception of risk and actual risk differ

Answer 8

Actual risk refers to the impact and likelihood of occurrence of the risk, as if it’s based on fact. This may differ to someone’s risk perception as this involves this person’s subjective judgment to whether or not they are likely to suffer from this risk, based on personal opinion.