Correlations

Which best describes what 'correlations' are?

• a method where participants' behaviour are directly observed by resarchers

• a method which involves participants directly reporting answers to questions

• a method to show the relationship between co-variables

Which type of correlation does C show?

• Positive correlation

• Negative correlation

• No correlation

Gunderson et al. (2013) found more process praise led to more growth mindset.

• Positive correlation

• Negative correlation

• No correlation

Which type of correlation does A show?

• Positive correlation

• Negative correlation

• No correlation

The number of smartphones sold and the number of food poisoning cases.

• Positive correlation

• Negative correlation

• No correlation

The more track athletes practice, the less time it takes them to finish the race.

• Positive correlation

• Negative correlation

• No correlation

The closer the r-value is to zero (0), the stronger the correlation.

• True

• False

A positive r-value shows a positive correlation.

• True

• False

True or False: Correlations can show which variable causes a change in the other.

• True

• False

Correlations only show whether variables are related, but cannot show a causal relationship. Strength or Weakness?

• Strength

• Weakness