1. Methods of Observation
Chapter 2, Section 3

2. B.F. Skinner and his baby boxes
Designed as a positive, ideal environment for the first 2 years of life
Used on his own daughter
Example of a controlled environment for psychological observation
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6. Analyzing the Observations
One method psychologists use to analyze and interpret their observations is correlation. Correlation is a measure of how closely one thing is related to another. The stronger the correlation between two things, the more closely the two things are related.
Positive correlation occurs when an increase in one thing is accompanied by an increase in the other or a decrease in one is accompanied with a decrease in the other
Negative correlation occurs when a decrease in one thing is accompanied by a increase in the other.
Positive and Negative Correlation
Correlation describes relationships, but it does not reveal cause and effect.
Just because two things are related does not necessarily mean that one causes the other.
Limits of Correlation –

8. What are some of the limits of correlation?
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What are some of the limits of correlation?
Answer: does not reveal cause and effect