For the following set of scores, X Y 4 5 6 5 3 2 9 4 6

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For the following set of scores, X Y 4 5 6 5 3 2 9 4 6 5 2 3

a. Compute the Pearson correlation.

b. Add 2 points to each X value and compute the correlation for the modified scores. How does adding a constant to every score affect the value of the correlation?

c. Multiply each of the original X values by 2 and compute the correlation for the modified scores.
How does multiplying each score by a constant affect the value of the correlation?

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Essentials Of Statistics For The Behavioral Sciences

ISBN: 9781337098120

9th Edition

Authors: Frederick J Gravetter, Larry B. Wallnau, Lori Ann B. Forzano

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