Section 12: Correlation

Question 1

For the scores on test D and test E shown below there is:
A. Direct relationship
B. Inverse relationship
C. No relationship
Student. Test D. Test E
Bud. 19. 789
Francis. 17. 554
Cathleen 12. 333
Jennifer. 10. 202

Answer 1

Direct relationship – remember plot the points dealing with graphs and statistics

Question 2

For the scores on test F and test G shown below there is:
A. Direct relationship
B. Inverse relationship
C. No relationship
Student. Test F. Test G
Bud. 101 29
Francis. 123 17
Cathleen 144 14
Jennifer. 198. 10

Answer 2

Inverse relationship – plot the points think of it as a graph

Question 3

“An inverse relationship is sometimes called a positive relationship.” This statement is true or false

Answer 3

False

Question 4

“In a direct relationship, those who are high on one variable tend to be high on the other.” This statement is true or false

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Which type of study is recommended in order to study causation?
A. A correlational study
B. An experimental study

Answer 5

B. Experimental study