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3.6 Linear Correlation

The document discusses linear correlation and regression, focusing on scatter plots that illustrate relationships between two variables. It explains the concept of the line of best fit, which represents the relationship, and the coefficient of correlation that measures the strength and direction of this relationship. The correlation can be classified as weak, moderate, or strong, and can be positive or negative.

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3.6 Linear Correlation

The document discusses linear correlation and regression, focusing on scatter plots that illustrate relationships between two variables. It explains the concept of the line of best fit, which represents the relationship, and the coefficient of correlation that measures the strength and direction of this relationship. The correlation can be classified as weak, moderate, or strong, and can be positive or negative.

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Lesson: Linear Correlation and Regression

Scatter Plot
- graph that describes relationship between two variables

Line of Best Fit


- passes as close as possible to all the points on a scatter plot
and represents the relationship between two variables

Linear Correlation
- changes in one variable that are proportional to changes in
another
- weak, moderate, or strong (strength of the relationship)
- positive or negative (direction of the relationship)

Coefficient of Correlation
total # of data
- the strength between the two variables ↓
# ∑ %& − (∑ %)(∑ &)
X
Y !=
72)22 I S[# ∑ % ' − (∑ %)' ] [# ∑ & ' − (∑ &)' ]
7 1)2
( 2)(24) + ( 1)(35) +
+

+ (0)272
Exy =

(0) (72) + (1)(48) +

9
48
(2)(96)

N <
Error r =< /

O O O
perfect
M No
Correlation
perfect
pg. 13

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