Correlation Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What is a correlational study?
A
Study that uses a statistical technique that can tell us about the way two variables are related to each-other.
2
Q
What is a positive correlation?
A
Is where as one variable increases, the other one does aswell.
3
Q
What is a negative correlation?
A
Is where as one variable decreases, the other one does aswell
4
Q
What is a strength of correlational evidence?
A
Allows us to measure the relationship between variables which it would be difficult or unethical to manipulate experimentally
5
Q
Wha is a problem with correlational evidence?
A
Correlation does not mean causation
