A researcher has investigated the relationship between IQ and
grade point average (GPA) and found the correlation to be .75.

Evaluate the correlational result
and identify the strength of the correlation.

 Examine the assumptions and
limitations of the possible connection between the researcher’s
chosen variables. 

Identify and describe other statistical tests that could be
used to study this relationship.

How strong is this correlation?

Is this a positive or negative
correlation?

What does this correlation mean?

Does this correlation imply that
individuals with high Intelligence Quotients (IQ) have high Grade
Point Averages (GPA)?

Does this correlation provide
evidence that high IQ causes GPA to go higher?

What other variables might be
influencing this relationship?

What is the connection between
correlation and causation?

What are some of the factors that
affect the size of this correlation?

Is correlation a good test for
predicting GPA?

If not, what statistical tests
should a researcher use, an