The following scores are related by the equation Y = X2. Note that this is not a

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The following scores are related by the equation Y = X2. Note that this is not a linear relationship, but every time X increases, Y also increases.
х 2 16 6. 36 8. 64 10 100

a. Compute the Pearson correlation between X and Y. You should find a positive, but not perfect, correlation.
b. Convert the scores to ranks and compute the Spearman correlation. You should find a perfect, positive correlation.

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Statistics For The Behavioral Sciences

ISBN: 9781111830991

9th Edition

Authors: Frederick J Gravetter, Larry B. Wallnau

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