Week 5 Flashcards
0
Q
Positive variable relationship
A
As 1 variable goes up so does the other
1
Q
Correlation
A
Relationship btwn two variables. Use scatter plot
Best with interval, ratio measures
2
Q
Negative variable relationship
A
1 variable goes up and one goes down
3
Q
Co variance
A
Wether 2 variables vary together
4
Q
Pearsons r value
A
Strength of relationship btwn 2 variables -1 to +1 (strength based on number not -/+)
Closer to 1 the stronger it is. 1=positive 0=no relationship -1=neg relationship
Mod/med, strong or weak correlation.
5
Q
r=.52 vs r=.78
A
Strongest is .78
r=-.52 is a string negative relationship
6
Q
Correlation caution
A
Could be other underlying factors.
Not always causal