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WorksheetsUnderstanding Correlations
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 4mins
Correlation illustrates:
the relationship between two variables
the cause of an event
the outcome of an experiment
the process of data collection
Which of the following is an example of a positive correlation?
More caffeine consumption leads to higher anxiety levels.
More caffeine consumption leads to less sleep.
More caffeine consumption leads to seeing more dogs.
In an experiment, the researcher controls or manipulates:
the dependent variable
the independent variable
the control group
the sample size
True or False: In a correlation, it is possible to establish cause and effect between variables.
True
False
One strength of using correlations in research is:
It allows for the determination of cause and effect.
It can identify relationships between variables.
It provides qualitative data.
It eliminates all confounding variables.
Correlations are considered a useful preliminary tool for research because:
they provide definitive proof of causation.
they help identify relationships between variables.
they are always accurate and reliable.
they eliminate the need for further research.
A limitation of correlations in research is:
They can establish causation.
They are always reliable.
They can only show relationships, not causation.
They require large sample sizes.
Correlations can demonstrate cause and effect between variables.
True
False
