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Key Concepts

1. Correlation

• A statistical measure describing the relationship between two variables.
• Indicates the strength and direction of the relationship.
• Helps understand how two variables change together.

2. Types of Correlation

• Positive Correlation: Both variables increase together.
• Negative Correlation: One variable increases while the other decreases.
• No Correlation: Changes in one variable do not predict changes in the other.

3. Pearson’s Correlation Coefficient (r)

• Quantifies the linear relationship between two continuous variables.
• Ranges from -1 to +1:
  • Closer to ±1 = Strong relationship.
  • Close to 0 = Weak/no relationship.

4. Steps to Compute Pearson-r

• State Hypotheses:
  • Null Hypothesis ($H_0$): No correlation exists.
  • Alternative Hypothesis ($H_1$): Correlation exists.
• Compute Totals:
  • Sum of all $X$ values.
  • Sum of all $Y$ values.
• Compute Deviations:
  • Calculate mean for $X$ and $Y$.
  • Subtract mean from individual values to get deviations.
• Multiply Deviations:
  • Multiply deviations for $X$ and $Y$.
• Square Deviations:
  • Square deviations for $X$ and $Y$.
• Degrees of Freedom:
  • $n - 1$, where $n$ is the number of participants.
• Calculate $r$: $r = \frac{\text{Sum of Products}}{\sqrt{\text{Sum of Squares of } X \times \text{Sum of Squares of } Y}}$
• Compare with Critical Value:
  • Compare $r$ with the critical value (table $r$).
  • Reject or fail to reject the null hypothesis.

5. Example Analysis

• Hypothesis testing on self-confidence and exam scores.
• Computed $r = 0.61$.
• Critical value $r = 0.7067$.
• Result: Fail to reject $H_0$ (no significant correlation).

6. Interpretation

• The closer $r$ is to ±1, the stronger the relationship.
• A positive $r$ indicates a positive correlation.
• If $r$ < critical value, the correlation is not statistically significant.

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Quiz Questions for the Content

1. What is the difference between positive and negative correlation?
2. Explain the steps to compute Pearson’s $r$.
3. What does it mean when $r$ is close to 0?
4. How do you decide to reject or fail to reject the null hypothesis in a correlation test?
5. What is the significance of degrees of freedom in correlation analysis?

Tip

To improve understanding, practice by applying these steps to real datasets. Compute $r$ for different examples and compare results with table $r$. This reinforces the method and enhances statistical intuition.

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