Chapter 3, Problem 12TYS

(a)

Summary Introduction

To explain: The recently reported correlations reported by journalists that alcohol use is associated with violence.

Concept introduction: Correlation compares how two variables differ together and how either variable predicts the other. Correlation is part of research methodology that helps to validate the hypothesis proposed for the theories in psychology.

(b)

Summary Introduction

To explain: The recently reported correlations reported by journalists that educated people live longer, on average, than less-educated people.

Concept introduction: Correlation compares how two variables differ together and how either variable predicts the other. Correlation is part of research methodology that helps to validate the hypothesis proposed for the theories in psychology.

(c)

Summary Introduction

To explain: The recently reported correlations reported by journalists that teens engaged in team sports are less likely to use drugs, smoke, have sex, carry weapons, and junk food than teens who do not engage in team sports.

Concept introduction: Correlation compares how two variables differ together and how either variable predicts the other. Correlation is part of research methodology that helps to validate the hypothesis proposed for the theories in psychology

(d)

Summary Introduction

To explain: The recently reported correlations reported by journalists that adolescents who frequently see smoking in movies are more likely to smoke.

Concept introduction: Correlation compares how two variables differ together and how either variable predicts the other. Correlation is part of research methodology that helps to validate the hypothesis proposed for the theories in psychology.