A01

• What is a strength of correlations in research?

  They provide a quantifiable measure of relationships
• How do correlations suggest future research ideas?

  By indicating strong relationships or interesting patterns
• Why are correlations often used before experimental studies?

  To assess patterns between variables first
• What is a practical advantage of conducting correlations?

  They are quick and economical to carry out
• What type of data can be used in correlations?

  Secondary data such as government statistics
• What is a limitation of correlations regarding variable relationships?

  They cannot determine why variables are related
• Why can't correlations demonstrate cause and effect?

  Due to lack of experimental manipulation and control
• What is the third variable problem in correlations?

  Another untested variable may influence the relationship
• How can intervening variables affect correlation interpretations?

  They can create misleading causal conclusions
• Why might media claims about correlations be misleading?

  They often present correlations as causal relationships
• What is a common misconception about correlations in research?

  That they imply direct cause and effect