Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Research Methods
Research Methods
David Myers
PowerPoint Slides
Aneeq Ahmad
Henderson State University
http://www.lynnefeatherstone.org
Survey
Wording Effects
Correlation
coefficient r = + 0.37
Correlation Coefficient is a
statistical measure of the Indicates direction
relationship between two of relationship
variables. (positive or negative)
Scatterplots
Perfect positive
correlation (+1.00)
or
Illusory Correlation
The perception of a relationship where no relationship
actually exists. Parents conceive children after adoption.
Do not
Conceive conceive
Confirming Disconfirming
Adopt
© Roger Shepard
FAQ
Q6. Is psychology potentially dangerous?