Correlations (OCR A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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What does a correlation illustrate about co-variables?
What does a correlation illustrate about co-variables?
Strength and direction of association
How is a correlation displayed visually?
How is a correlation displayed visually?
On a scattergram
How many types of correlation exist?
How many types of correlation exist?
Three types
What distinguishes an experiment from a correlation study?
What distinguishes an experiment from a correlation study?
Manipulation of the IV
Why is it hard to establish cause and effect in correlations?
Why is it hard to establish cause and effect in correlations?
There is no manipulation of variables
What are intervening variables in correlations?
What are intervening variables in correlations?
Other untested variables involved
What type of measure do correlations provide?
What type of measure do correlations provide?
A quantifiable measure
How are correlations often used before experiments?
How are correlations often used before experiments?
As a starting point
Why are correlations quick and economical?
Why are correlations quick and economical?
No need for controlled environment
What type of data makes correlations less time-consuming?
What type of data makes correlations less time-consuming?
Secondary data
What can correlations tell us about variables?
What can correlations tell us about variables?
How they are related but not why
Why might an intervening variable be problematic?
Why might an intervening variable be problematic?
It may cause the relationship observed