Exam 2 Flashcards
What is a measure of linear association between two continuous variables.
Bivariate correlation
What determines the intensity of the correlation?
Strength
What are the directions of a correlation?
- Positive
- Negative
- No correlation
What direction does a positive correlation do?
Both up
What direction does a negative correlation go?
Both go down
_____ is a random association.
No correlation
______ is a statistical method to predict the criterion, outcome, or dependent variable, from a single predictor or independent variable.
Linear Regression
What are the four types of analysis?
- Chi square
- Independent t-test
- Dependent t-test
- ANOVA
Which test is needed?
“Is there a difference between genders and the type of exercise”
Chi square
Which test is needed?
“Is there a difference in pre season and postseason run time for CSUSB Womens track team”
Dependent t-test
Which test is needed?
“Does burnout level differ among competition level (recreational, collegiate, professional)”.
ANOVA
Which test is needed?
“Differences in girls and boys BMI”
Independent t-test
In correlations, what is the p value labeled as?
Significance
If you are given:
IV: 1 nominal (pre & post)
DV: 1 continuous
What test are you using?
Dependent T-test
If you are given:
IV: 1 nominal
DV: 1 nominal
What test are you running?
Chi Square