Research Methods: Correlations

Which is the best definition of correlational analysis?

• Conducted in a controlled environment. IV manipulated and DV measured.

• Conducted in a real life environment. IV not manipulated and DV measured.

• In depth study of one individual over time.

• Investigates the relationship between two co-variables.

Which type of correlation: The longer you study for an exam, the higher your grade.

• Positive

• Negative

• Zero

• Curvilinear

Which type of correlation: The higher you go, the colder the temperature.

• Positive

• Negative

• Zero

• Curvilinear

Which type of correlation: The number of pets you have, doesn't influence how well you can snowboard.

• Positive

• Negative

• Zero

• Curvilinear

Which type of correlational hypothesis is this: There will be no correlation between how much you like spicy food and your ability to speak french.

• Directional

• Non-directional

• Null

Which type of correlational hypothesis is this: There will be a positive correlation between the amount of washing you do and how much people like you.

• Directional

• Non-directional

• Null

Which of the following is a non-directional correlational hypothesis?

• There will be a difference between aggression in boys and girls.

• There will be no correlation between how much you like football and your ability to play the piano.

• There will be a correlation between anxiety and days off work.

• There will be a negative correlation between number of days off school and final A-Level grade.

Which graph is used to investigate correlations?

• Bar chart

• Line graph

• Pie chart

• Scatter gram

What type of correlation is this graph showing?

• Zero

• Positive

• Negative

• Curvilinear

What type of correlation is this graph showing?

• Zero

• Positive

• Negative

• Curvilinear