Business Statistics II: Univariate, Bivariate, and Multivariate Data

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What is the value range of the correlation coefficient?

+1 to -1

What is denoted by 'r' in correlation analysis?

Correlation coefficient

How is the Spearman’s coefficient of rank correlation computed?

Rank the data, calculate the differences in ranks for each variable, square the differences, sum the squared differences, and use the formula to calculate the coefficient.

What does the percentage of non-defective washers produced by the machine represent?

76.98% Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of non-defective items produced by a machine?

76.98% Signup and view all the answers

The correlation coefficient can have a value greater than 1.

False Signup and view all the answers

What type of distribution is characterized as a continuous distribution?

Continuous distribution Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a scatter diagram?

To visualize the relationship between two variables Signup and view all the answers

The mean deviation about mode is usually calculated.

False Signup and view all the answers

The Spearman's rank correlation coefficient is used when the ______________ are not given.

ranks Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the distribution that is used to model the number of mistakes per day?

Poisson's distribution Signup and view all the answers

Match the following correlation methods with their descriptions:

Scatter Diagram = A visual representation of the relationship between two variables Karl Pearson's Coefficient of Correlation = A quantitative measure of the strength of the linear relationship between two variables Rank Correlation Method = Used for ordinal data when ranks are given Covariance = A measure of the linear relationship between two variables Signup and view all the answers

The area under the normal curve represents the ___________ number of observations.

total Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of data:

Univariate data = Data that has a single variable or characteristic Bivariate data = Data that has two variables or characteristics Multivariate data = Data that has three or more variables or characteristics Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Univariate, Bivariate, and Multivariate Data

Univariate data: involves one variable
Bivariate data: involves two variables
Multivariate data: involves three or more variables

Measures of Central Tendency

Median: a measure of central tendency, example: median is 36
Mode: a measure of central tendency, not often used as it is ill-defined

Measures of Dispersion

Range: a measure of dispersion
Quartile Deviation (Semi Inter-quartile Range): a measure of dispersion
Mean Deviation or Average Deviation:
- about Mean
- about Median
Mean Deviation for Continuous Series: a measure of dispersion

Skewness and Kurtosis

Skewness: a measure of asymmetry of a distribution
Kurtosis: a measure of peakedness of a distribution

Probability Distributions

Binomial Distribution: a discrete probability distribution
Poisson's Distribution: a discrete probability distribution
Normal Distribution: a continuous probability distribution
- also known as continuous distribution
- variables can take all values in a given interval
- total area represents total number of observations

Normal Distribution

Area under the Normal Curve: used to find probability
Example: finding the percentage of defective washers produced by a machine, assuming the diameters are normally distributed

Correlation Analysis

Correlation Coefficient (r): a quantitative measure of strength in the linear relationship between two variables
- value lies between +1 to -1
Methods of finding correlation:
- Scatter Diagram
- Karl Pearson's Coefficient of Correlation
- Rank Correlation Method
Coefficient of Correlation: a measure of strength and direction of linear relationship between two variables

Spearman's Rank Correlation Coefficient

used when ranks are given
example: computing the Spearman's coefficient of rank correlation between academic achievement and family income

Univariate, Bivariate, and Multivariate Data

Univariate data: involves one variable
Bivariate data: involves two variables
Multivariate data: involves three or more variables

Measures of Central Tendency

Median: a measure of central tendency, example: median is 36
Mode: a measure of central tendency, not often used as it is ill-defined

Measures of Dispersion

Range: a measure of dispersion
Quartile Deviation (Semi Inter-quartile Range): a measure of dispersion
Mean Deviation or Average Deviation:
- about Mean
- about Median
Mean Deviation for Continuous Series: a measure of dispersion

Skewness and Kurtosis

Skewness: a measure of asymmetry of a distribution
Kurtosis: a measure of peakedness of a distribution

Probability Distributions

Binomial Distribution: a discrete probability distribution
Poisson's Distribution: a discrete probability distribution
Normal Distribution: a continuous probability distribution
- also known as continuous distribution
- variables can take all values in a given interval
- total area represents total number of observations

Normal Distribution

Area under the Normal Curve: used to find probability
Example: finding the percentage of defective washers produced by a machine, assuming the diameters are normally distributed

Correlation Analysis

Correlation Coefficient (r): a quantitative measure of strength in the linear relationship between two variables
- value lies between +1 to -1
Methods of finding correlation:
- Scatter Diagram
- Karl Pearson's Coefficient of Correlation
- Rank Correlation Method
Coefficient of Correlation: a measure of strength and direction of linear relationship between two variables

Spearman's Rank Correlation Coefficient

used when ranks are given
example: computing the Spearman's coefficient of rank correlation between academic achievement and family income

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This quiz covers the concepts of univariate, bivariate, and multivariate data in Business Statistics, including measures of central tendency and dispersion.