Correlations

• Positive correlations occurs were as values increase/decrease on one variable they do so on the other as well.
• Negative correlations as values increase on one variable they decrease on the other.
• Correlational studies look for a relationship between 2 or more variables.
• Zero correlation is where there is no relationship between variables so one is not affecting the other.
• Strength of correlations:

  • Lead to further investigations
  • Procedures can be repeated
• Weaknesses of correlations:

  • Can't establish cause and effect
  • Lose detail, depth and understanding