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What does Pearson's correlation coefficient primarily measure?
What does Pearson's correlation coefficient primarily measure?
Which method should be used when data fails normality checks?
Which method should be used when data fails normality checks?
Which non-parametric method is best suited for large data sets with few tied ranks?
Which non-parametric method is best suited for large data sets with few tied ranks?
What is a key characteristic of Kendall's tau?
What is a key characteristic of Kendall's tau?
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What is the role of Spearman's rho in correlation analysis?
What is the role of Spearman's rho in correlation analysis?
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Study Notes
Linearity Assumption in Correlation
- Pearson's correlation coefficient measures linear relationships only.
- It does not measure non-linear relationships.
- Non-parametric alternatives are needed for non-linear relationships.
Normality Assumption in Correlation
- Data should meet normality assumptions.
- If not, the data should be transformed or other non-parametric methods used.
Non-Parametric Correlation Methods
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Spearman's Rank Correlation (rho):
- Ranks each dataset.
- Calculates correlation between the ranks.
- No normality assumption needed.
- Best for large datasets with few tied ranks.
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Kendall's Tau:
- Alternative to Spearman's correlation.
- Works well with small datasets and many tied ranks.
- Preferred by some statisticians.
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Description
This quiz covers the key assumptions related to correlation, including linearity and normality. It also explores non-parametric methods such as Spearman's Rank Correlation and Kendall's Tau, and when to use them. Test your understanding of these important statistical concepts.
