PSY1SFP - WEEK 6 PART 1
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What is the direction of the relationship between wellbeing (X) and depression (Y)?

  • As wellbeing increases, depression also increases
  • As wellbeing decreases, depression increases
  • As wellbeing increases, depression decreases (correct)
  • There is no correlation between wellbeing and depression
  • Which of the following would strengthen a correlation coefficient?

  • Removing an outlier that is supporting the correlation
  • Increasing the sample size (correct)
  • Adding an outlier that is not supporting the correlation
  • Sampling from a restricted range
  • What is the main difference between correlation and causation?

  • Correlation is a statistical relationship, while causation is a cause-and-effect relationship (correct)
  • Correlation is a cause-and-effect relationship, while causation is a statistical relationship
  • Correlation is a mathematical concept, while causation is a scientific concept
  • Correlation is a statistical term, while causation is a psychological term
  • What is the interpretation of a correlation coefficient of 0.8?

    <p>A strong positive correlation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correlation coefficients indicates the strongest relationship between two variables?

    <p>1.0</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary limitation of correlational research in terms of casual relationships?

    <p>It cannot infer a cause-and-effect relationship without a logical argument.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the range of the correlation coefficient (Pearson's r)?

    <p>-1 to 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of predicting outcomes in correlational research?

    <p>To identify the strongest predictor of the outcome variable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between simple regression and multiple regression?

    <p>The number of predictor variables used</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of using hierarchical regression over simple regression?

    <p>It allows for the control of extraneous variables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern when extrapolating the findings of a correlation analysis to other situations or samples?

    <p>Verifying the similarity of characteristics between the initial study and the new situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A correlation coefficient of r =.79 between chocolate consumption and Nobel Prize winners might imply:

    <p>There is a third variable influencing both chocolate consumption and Nobel Prize winners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between a reliable measure and a valid measure in correlation analysis?

    <p>A reliable measure is reproducible, while a valid measure varies consistently with theoretical expectations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of sampling is most likely to produce a biased sample?

    <p>Opportunistic sampling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of calculating a correlation coefficient in correlation analysis?

    <p>To quantify the strength and direction of the linear relationship between two variables</p> Signup and view all the answers

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