Week 5 Flashcards

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Positive variable relationship

A

As 1 variable goes up so does the other

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Correlation

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Relationship btwn two variables. Use scatter plot

Best with interval, ratio measures

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2
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Negative variable relationship

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1 variable goes up and one goes down

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3
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Co variance

A

Wether 2 variables vary together

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4
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Pearsons r value

A

Strength of relationship btwn 2 variables -1 to +1 (strength based on number not -/+)
Closer to 1 the stronger it is. 1=positive 0=no relationship -1=neg relationship
Mod/med, strong or weak correlation.

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5
Q

r=.52 vs r=.78

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Strongest is .78

r=-.52 is a string negative relationship

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6
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Correlation caution

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Could be other underlying factors.

Not always causal

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