Math Problem Statement

Based on the data shown below, calculate the correlation coefficient (rounded to three decimal places)

x y

5 15.5

6 17.1

7 18.1

8 18.8

9 18.7

10 21.7

11 18.5

12 20.2

13 21.6

14 22.9

15 23.7

16 23.3

17 23.6

18 25.8

Solution

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Here are some questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. How do you interpret a correlation coefficient in statistics?
  2. What are the differences between positive and negative correlations?
  3. Can you explain the significance of using Pearson's correlation coefficient over other types?
  4. How do outliers in the dataset affect the correlation coefficient?
  5. How can you visually check for a correlation before calculating it?

Tip: Always visualize your data first with a scatter plot to get an intuitive sense of the relationship before calculating a correlation coefficient.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Statistics
Correlation
Linear Regression

Formulas

Pearson's Correlation Coefficient formula: r = Σ[(x - mean_x)(y - mean_y)] / sqrt[Σ(x - mean_x)^2 * Σ(y - mean_y)^2]

Theorems

Pearson's correlation coefficient

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12