Understanding Correlation Analysis
°Definition:
What is Correlation Analysis?
•Correlation analysis is a statistical method that measures the relationship between two variables.
•It helps determine whether and how strongly two factors are related.
°Types of Correlation:
1. Positive Correlation → Both variables increase together.
Example: Study time vs. exam scores
2. Negative Correlation → One variable increases while the other decreases.
Example: Exercise vs. weight
3. No Correlation → No relationship between variables.
Example: Shoe size vs. intelligence
°Correlation Coefficient (r-value) – Problem & Solution:
°Problem:
A teacher wants to analyze the relationship between study hours and exam scores of five students.
•Solution:
The correlation coefficient (r) is calculated using:
•Table of Calculations:
•Final Calculation:
•Conclusion:
Since r ≈ 0.997, this means a very strong positive correlation between study hours and exam scores.
More study hours generally lead to higher exam scores.
°Real-Life Applications:
•Business: Sales vs. advertising expenses
•Finance: Stock prices vs. interest rates
•Health: Sleep hours vs. productivity
•Education: Attendance vs. academic performance
°Key Takeaways:
✔ Correlation does NOT imply causation (just because two things are related doesn’t mean one causes the other).
✔ The r-value helps determine the strength and direction of the relationship.
✔ Correlation is useful for predicting trends, but further analysis is needed for conclusions.
MEMBERS:
KENETH L. RABANG
FEI L. MAMARADLO
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