Correlations

Question 1

What does a correlation illustrate?

Answer 1

The strengths and direction of association between 2 or more co-variables

Question 2

What type of graph are correlations shown on?

Answer 2

Scatter graph

Question 3

What is a positive correlation?

Answer 3

As one co-variable increases, the other co-variable also increases

Question 4

What is a negative correlation?

Answer 4

As one co-variable increases, the other co-variable decreases

Question 5

What are 2 strengths of using correlations?

Answer 5

1) Assesses the strength of a relationship
2) Quick and economical to carry out

Question 6

What are 2 weaknesses of using correlations?

Answer 6

1) Cannot demonstrate cause and effect
2) Can be misinterpreted and used to people’s advantages