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What does a Pearson Correlation Coefficient (r) value of -0.8 indicate?
What does a Pearson Correlation Coefficient (r) value of -0.8 indicate?
Which correlation effect size is considered to be weak?
Which correlation effect size is considered to be weak?
Which statement about correlation is true?
Which statement about correlation is true?
What is the role of regression analysis?
What is the role of regression analysis?
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What is the primary limitation of correlation analysis?
What is the primary limitation of correlation analysis?
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In the context of regression analysis, the dependent variable (DV) must be which type of variable?
In the context of regression analysis, the dependent variable (DV) must be which type of variable?
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What does a correlation coefficient (r) of 0 suggest about two variables?
What does a correlation coefficient (r) of 0 suggest about two variables?
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Which of the following best describes the scatter plot's purpose in correlation analysis?
Which of the following best describes the scatter plot's purpose in correlation analysis?
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What does a beta coefficient of 0 indicate in a regression model?
What does a beta coefficient of 0 indicate in a regression model?
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In a multiple linear regression, what is a necessary condition for the null hypothesis?
In a multiple linear regression, what is a necessary condition for the null hypothesis?
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What is the purpose of creating dummy variables in regression analysis?
What is the purpose of creating dummy variables in regression analysis?
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What does a lower p-value indicate in the context of regression parameter testing?
What does a lower p-value indicate in the context of regression parameter testing?
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In a simple linear regression model, how many independent variables can be included?
In a simple linear regression model, how many independent variables can be included?
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What does R Square measure in regression analysis?
What does R Square measure in regression analysis?
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Which statement is true regarding multiple linear regression?
Which statement is true regarding multiple linear regression?
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When coding for categorical variables, how many dummy variables are created for three categories?
When coding for categorical variables, how many dummy variables are created for three categories?
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In multiple regression, what does it mean if 'beta 5' indicates a 2.5 unit increase in customer satisfaction?
In multiple regression, what does it mean if 'beta 5' indicates a 2.5 unit increase in customer satisfaction?
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What is the alternative hypothesis regarding beta coefficients in regression analysis?
What is the alternative hypothesis regarding beta coefficients in regression analysis?
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Study Notes
Correlation Analysis
- Correlation analysis measures the strength of the linear relationship between two variables.
- Pearson Correlation Coefficient (r) measures the degree of linear association between two continuous variables (x and y).
- Values of the Pearson Correlation Coefficient (r) range from -1 to +1.
- Positive values indicate a positive correlation (variables move together).
- Negative values indicate a negative correlation (one variable increases as the other decreases).
- A value of 0 indicates no linear association.
Scatter Plots
- Scatter plots visually represent the relationship between two variables.
- Different patterns of scatter plots depict different degrees of correlation.
- Strong positive correlation shows the points clustered along a positive slope.
- Strong negative correlation shows the points clustered along a negative slope.
- Weak positive correlation shows scattered points with a slight positive trend.
- Weak negative correlation shows scattered points with a slight negative trend.
- No correlation shows scattered points with no discernible trend.
Correlation Effect Sizes
- Weak correlation effect sizes are ±0.1.
- Moderate correlation effect sizes are ±0.3.
- Strong correlation effect sizes are ±0.5.
Correlation Analysis Example (Pizza Hut)
- Pizza Hut wants to know if customer satisfaction is related to customers' likelihood to recommend.
- The correlation coefficient of 0.91 suggests a strong positive correlation.
Conditions for Causation
- A correlation between two variables does not imply causation.
- To establish causation, three conditions must be met:
- Association between the independent variable(IV) and dependent variable(DV).
- Time precedence (IV must happen before DV).
- Elimination of extraneous variables.
Regression Analysis
- Regression analysis measures the nature and degree of association between variables.
- It can establish causation along with mathematical models and underlying knowledge.
- Regression analysis relates (or predicts) one or more independent variables (IV) to the effect or change in the dependent variable (DV).
- IVs (predictors) can be either continuous or categorical.
- DV (effect/outcome) can only be a continuous variable.
Simple Linear Regression
- Used when only one independent variable is in the model.
- The equation is: Yi = β0 + β1Xi + Ei
- β0: intercept (value of Y when X is zero)
- β1: coefficient of X (change in Y for a unit change in X)
- Ei: error term.
Multiple Linear Regression
- Used when there is more than one independent variable.
- The equation is: Yi = β0 + β1X1i + β2X2i +…+ βnXni + Ei
- βj: coefficient related to variable Xj.
Interpreting Regression Parameters
- β0 (Intercept): Represents the mean value of the dependent variable (DV) when all independent variables (IVs) are zero.
- βj (coefficients): Represents the average change in the DV for a one-unit change in an IV, holding other IVs constant.
Coding Categorical Variables
- Categorical variables with more than two levels are coded using dummy variables.
- Code n−1 dummy variables, where n is the total categories.
- One category is set as the baseline (coded as zero).
- The other categories are coded as either 1 or 0.
Regression Analysis (Example)
- Variables like location, pricing, promotion, variety, and service affect customer satisfaction. This analysis helps to uncover if these factors matter.
- The regression equation (example): satisfaction = β₀ + β₁ Location + β₂ Price + β₃ Promotion + β₄ Variety + β₅ Service + ε.
- β coefficient values indicate how a one-unit change in an IV affects the DV.
Testing Significance of Regression Parameters
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Statistical tests assesses if parameter coefficients are significantly different from zero.
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P-values < α (significance level, typically 0.05), coefficients are significant.
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ANOVA test evaluates the overall fit of the model. A low p-value suggests a significant association.
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The p-value for a significant regression coefficient represents the probability of observing the coefficient under the null hypothesis (no relationship between variables).
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The significance is dependent on a chosen significance level, typically 0.05.
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Interpret coefficients in the context of their specific variable and understand what they represent in relationship to the dependent variable (DV).
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This quiz focuses on correlation analysis and the interpretation of scatter plots. You'll learn about the Pearson Correlation Coefficient and how to visualize relationships between two variables through scatter plots. Test your understanding of positive and negative correlations with practical examples.
