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What does Pearson's correlation coefficient primarily measure?
What does Pearson's correlation coefficient primarily measure?
- Linear relationships (correct)
- Ranked data
- Statistical independence
- Non-linear relationships
Which method should be used when data fails normality checks?
Which method should be used when data fails normality checks?
- Increase the sample size dramatically
- Use Pearson's correlation
- Ignore the data
- Transform the data or use non-parametric methods (correct)
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?
- Spearman's correlation coefficient (correct)
- Linear regression
- Kendall's tau
- Pearson's correlation
What is a key characteristic of Kendall's tau?
What is a key characteristic of Kendall's tau?
What is the role of Spearman's rho in correlation analysis?
What is the role of Spearman's rho in correlation analysis?
Flashcards
Pearson's Correlation Coefficient (linearity)
Pearson's Correlation Coefficient (linearity)
Pearson's correlation coefficient measures the strength and direction of a linear relationship between two variables.
Pearson's Correlation Coefficient (normality)
Pearson's Correlation Coefficient (normality)
Pearson's correlation assumes that the data is normally distributed.
Spearman's Rank Correlation (rho)
Spearman's Rank Correlation (rho)
Spearman's rank correlation coefficient (rho) measures the strength and direction of a monotonic relationship between two variables, regardless of whether the relationship is linear.
Kendall's Tau
Kendall's Tau
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Non-parametric Methods
Non-parametric Methods
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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
- 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.
- 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.
