Students will be able to:

1. Understand and explain the practical implications of positive and negative, and high and low correlations coefficients (Be sure you can provide practical examples to illustrate your understanding)
2. Explain the purpose of regression and important considerations when selecting variables to be included in correlations/regressions. (How many variables do we strive to select, which ones, how do we enter them in the regression equation, etc.)
3. Illustrate an understanding of a typical use of correlation and regression by designing a sample research study (How are correlation studies different from true experimental studies?)

(Revised 1/17/98)