9. Parametric and Non-Parametric Tests of Independence

Question 1

Bivariate correlation

Answer 1

Also known as Pearson correlation. A parametric measure of the relationship between two variables.

Question 2

Contingency table

Answer 2

Also known as a Two-way table. A table of the frequency distribution of observations classified on the basis of two discrete variables.

Question 3

Frequency table

Answer 3

A representation of the frequency of occurrence of two discrete variables.

Question 4

Spearman rank correlation coefficient

Answer 4

A measure of correlation applied to ranked data.