Imagine a researcher found a positive correlation between two variables, and reported that the r value was +.3. One possibility is that there is a true correlation between these two variables. Discuss one alternative possibility that would also explain the observation of +.3 value between the variables. Explain the difference between a correlation of r = .3 and r = .7. What does a larger value of r represent? Explain the difference between a correlation of r = .5, and r = -.5. For the year 2005 ONLY, state the correlation found between “perceptions of corruption” and “positive affect” in APA format. What are your conclusions about the relationship between affect and perceived corruption? Is this surprising to you?

Imagine a researcher found a positive correlation between two variables, and reported that the r value was +.3. One possibility is that there is a true correlation between these two variables. Discuss...

Jun 03, 2022