1. Describe how correlations are used for prediction, measuring reliability and validity of measurement, and evaluating theories. 2. Describe the strengths and weaknesses of the correlational research...

1. Describe how correlations are used for prediction, measuring reliability and validity of measurement, and evaluating theories.

2. Describe the strengths and weaknesses of the correlational research strategy including the third-variable problem and the directionality problem and identify these problems when they appear in a research study.