Chapter 4 - Correlation Flashcards

1
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Define bivariate data:

A

Data which has values for two variables

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2
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How to represent bivariate data:

A

Scatter graph

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3
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Which axis is the dependent variable plotted on:

A

Y-axis

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4
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What can correlation equal:

A

Causation, but not always

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5
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What is a least squares regression line:

A

A line of best fit that has the smallest squares from each data point to the line

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