Pearson Correlation Coefficient
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Pearson correlation
For the following set of scores,
X Y
0 3
1 1
2 5
3 9
4 7
A. Compute the Pearson correlation.
B. Multiply each X value by 2 and compute the Pearson correlation for the modified scores.
C. Comparing the values obtained in parts a and b, how does multiplying each score by a constant affect the value of the correlation?
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The solution provides step by step method for the calculation of Pearson correlation coefficient. Formula for the calculation and interpretations of the results are also included.
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Pearson correlation
For the following set of scores,
X Y
0 3
1 1
2 5
3 9
4 ...
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