Correlations Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 types of correlation?
A
Positive
Negative
Zero
2
Q
What is a co-variable?
A
The variables investigated in a correlation!!
3
Q
What is a positive correlation?
A
As the IV increases, it increases the DV
4
Q
What is a negative correlation?
A
As the IV increases, it decreases the DV
5
Q
What are strengths of correlations?
A
Gives a quantifiable measure of the relationship between co-variables
Quick
Economical
No need for a controlled environment
6
Q
What are limitations of correlations?
A
Correlation NOT causation
There may be an intervening variable
7
Q
What is an intervening variable?
A
Another variable that is not taken into account.
