Introduction to Probability and Statistics
Introduction to Probability and Statistics
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ISBN: 9781133103752
Author: Mendenhall, William
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Correlation defines a relationship between two independent variables. It tells the degree to which variables move in relation to each other. When two sets of data are related to each other, there is a correlation between them.
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Chapter 3.4, Problem 3.11E

A set of bivariate data consists of these measurements on two variables. x and y:

(3.6) (5,8) (2.6) (1.4) (4.7) (4.6)

a. Draw a scatterplot to describe the data.

b. Does there appear to be a relationship between x and y? If so. how do you describe it?

c. Calculate the correlation coefficient,r,using the computing formula given in this section.

d. Find the best—fitting line using the computing formulas. Graph the line on the scatterplot from part a. Does the line pass through the middlle of the points?

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