Ch1 - The Correlational Method Flashcards
1
Q
correlational method
A
observes 2 different variables to determine whether there is a relationship btw them
2
Q
when the data consists of numerical scores, what method is used to measure the relationship btw the two variables?
A
correlation
3
Q
what method is used if the measurement process simply classifies individuals into categories that do not correspond to numerical values?
A
chi-square test
4
Q
what can the results from a correlational study do?
A
demonstrate the existence of a relationship btw two variables
5
Q
what do the results from a correlational study NOT provide?
A
they do not provide an explanation for the relationship
6
Q
what can a correlational study not demonstrate?
A
cause-and-effect relationship
