Question

A researcher develops a self-report questionnaire assessing "morningness." High scores indicate the tendency toward being a lark, or morning person, whereas low scores indicate the tendency toward being a night owl. Based on the textbook's discussion, the researcher should find a _____ correlation between scores on this measure and scores on a measure of the Big Five trait of openness, and a ______ correlation between scores on this measure and scores on a measure of the Big Five trait of conscientiousness.

Answer 1

Answer:

Negative, Opposite

Explanation:

Based on the textbook's discussion, the researcher should find a negative correlation between scores on this measure and scores on a measure of the Big Five trait of openness, meaning that they are not correlated, and a positive correlation between scores on this measure and scores on a measure of the Big Five trait of conscientiousness, meaning that they have some correlation.