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Correlation Worksheet
Complete the questions below in at least 90 words each. Be specific and provide examples when relevant.
Cite any sources according to APA guidelines.
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Draw a scatterplot of each of the following:
· A strong positive correlation · A strong negative correlation · A weak positive correlation · A weak negative correlation
Give a realistic example of each. |
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What is the meaning of the p value of a correlation coefficient? Why is it important to know the amount of shared variance when interpreting both the significance and the meaningfulness of a correlation coefficient? |
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If a researcher wanted to predict how well a student might do in college, what variables do you think he or she might examine? What statistical procedure would he or she use? |
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What does the saying “correlation does not imply causation” mean? |
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How does determining a best-fitting line help us to predict from one variable to another? |
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