Correlation interpretation

GCSE · Psychology · AQA · P1.R.5 — Non-experimental methods: observation (naturalistic, controlled, covert/overt, participant), interviews and questionnaires (open and closed questions), case studies and correlations

Question

A study finds a correlation coefficient of r = –0.75 between hours of screen time and hours of sleep in 14-year-olds. Interpret this finding. (3 marks)

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