Chapter 3-correlation Flashcards
1
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Purpose of Correlation
A
To determine the extent to which changes in scores for 2 variables are related
2
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Pearson Correlation Coefficient def
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A quantitative description of the direction and strength of a straight-line relationship between 2 variables.
3
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Correlation Coefficient Range
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-1 to 1
4
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We cannot use Pearson’s r for _____
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Non-linear relationships
-> Non-linear relationships cannot be described, regardless of their strength.
5
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The correlation is strongly affected by _____.
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outliers
-> When outliers are present, correlation should be used cautiously.
