Math Problem Statement

ind the correlation coefficient for this: x values = 32, 25, 9, -7, 34, 8, 26. y values = 9, 2, -9, 8, 27, 37, -6

Solution

The correlation coefficient between the given xx and yy values is approximately 0.0165. This indicates a very weak, almost negligible positive linear relationship between the two sets of values.

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Here are 5 questions to further your understanding:

  1. What does a correlation coefficient tell us about two sets of data?
  2. How does a correlation coefficient value near 0 impact predictions?
  3. What is the range of possible correlation coefficient values, and what do they signify?
  4. How can you calculate the correlation coefficient by hand?
  5. Can the correlation coefficient change if one of the data points is altered significantly?

Tip: A correlation coefficient near 0 suggests little to no linear relationship between the variables, but other types of relationships may still exist.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Statistics
Correlation
Linear Relationships

Formulas

Pearson correlation coefficient formula: r = Σ[(x_i - x̄)(y_i - ȳ)] / sqrt[Σ(x_i - x̄)^2 * Σ(y_i - ȳ)^2]

Theorems

Pearson Correlation Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12