AP PSYCHOLOGY

RESEARCH METHODS THINKING CRITICALLY WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE

THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD AND DESCRIPTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Choose the type of correlation is shown in the example.The more days a student is present at school the higher the GPA.
A
Positive
B
Negative
C
No Correlation
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A positive correlation exists when two variables move in the same direction as one another. A basic example of positive correlation is height and weight-taller people tend to be heavier, and vice versa.

Detailed explanation-2: -Positive Correlation Related to Education As a student’s study time increases, so do their test averages. The more years of education you complete, the higher your earning potential will be. Investing in professional development for teachers also increases overall student achievement.

Detailed explanation-3: -An example of positive correlation would be height and weight. Taller people tend to be heavier. A negative correlation is a relationship between two variables in which an increase in one variable is associated with a decrease in the other.

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