Correlational studies Quiz

Perceived relationship where one does not exist is called ________.

• Correlation

• Illusory Correlation

• Scatterplot

• Correlation coefficient

This graph is an example of what type of Correlation?

• Negative

• Positive

• No Correlation

• None of the Above

The Graphs are labelled A,B,C,D from top to bottom.

Which graph has a strong negative correlation?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which answer below represents the graph?

• +.96

• 0

• -.50

• -.96

What is a limitation in Correlational studies?

• The observer controls the environment

• Correlation is not and cannot be taken to imply causation

• Correlation can imply causation

• None of the Above

What is the correlation coefficient?

• A scatterplot is a type of data display that shows the relationship between two numerical variables

• A perceived but nonexistent correlation 

• The direction of the relationship between variable and its strength

• None of the Above

Which correlation coefficient has the strongest relationship between two variables?

• +.45

• -.79

• +.78

• -.21

What are scatterplots?

• Is a type of data display that shows the relationship between two numerical variables

• The only way to establish that there is a cause-and-effect relationship between two variables is to conduct a scientific experiment

• The direction of the relationship between variable and its strength

• All the Above

Correlational studies involve manipulating variables. True or False

• True

• False

Which research method is most effective for studying unusually complex or rare phenomena?

• Naturalistic Observation

• Survey Method

• Laboratory Study

• Case Study