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Which of the following correctly describes a positive correlation?
Which of the following correctly describes a positive correlation?
A correlation coefficient of -0.8 indicates a strong positive correlation.
A correlation coefficient of -0.8 indicates a strong positive correlation.
False (B)
Give an example of a negative correlation in everyday life.
Give an example of a negative correlation in everyday life.
As the temperature outside increases, the number of people wearing jackets decreases.
The correlation coefficient, denoted by 'r', ranges from -1.0 to ______.
The correlation coefficient, denoted by 'r', ranges from -1.0 to ______.
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Match the following correlation coefficient values with their corresponding strength of correlation.
Match the following correlation coefficient values with their corresponding strength of correlation.
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Correlation
Correlation
Examines how variables are naturally related in the real world.
Positive Correlation
Positive Correlation
A situation where one variable increases, and the other does too (r>0).
Negative Correlation
Negative Correlation
A situation where one variable increases while the other decreases.
Correlation Coefficient (r)
Correlation Coefficient (r)
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Examples of Correlation
Examples of Correlation
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Study Notes
Correlation
- Correlation examines natural relationships between variables.
- Positive correlation (r > 0) indicates that as one variable increases, the other tends to increase. An example is IQ scores and test performance.
- Negative correlation indicates that as one variable increases, the other tends to decrease. An example is the number of beers consumed and test performance.
- The correlation coefficient (r) measures the strength and direction of a linear relationship.
- The range of the correlation coefficient is from -1.0 to +1.0.
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Description
This quiz covers the essential concepts of correlation in statistics, including positive and negative correlations and the correlation coefficient. You'll explore how different variables relate to one another through natural relationships and examine practical examples. Test your understanding of these critical statistical principles!
