Correlations Flashcards
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Types of correlations
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Positive correlation
Negative correlation
Curvilinear correlation
Zero correlation
2
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Correlations
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An analysis of the relationship between co variables
3
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Strengths
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Correlations allow researchers to investigate situations that could not be done experimentally .
4
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Limitations
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Collations cannot reliably establish cause and effect
5
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Positive correlation
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When one variable increases the other variable increases
6
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Negative correlation
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When one variable increases the other variable Decreases
7
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Curvilinear correlation
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Where is there is both a positive and negative relationship between two variables
8
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Zero correlation
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Where there is no clear relationship between variables
