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As a researcher, you will be considering the relationships
between variables regularly. Linear correlation is the...
As a researcher, you will be considering the relationships
between variables regularly. Linear correlation is the most basic
relationship that may exist between two variables. This assignment
will you give the opportunity to see how statistics can start to
answer the research questions you will be faced with in your field
of study.
Correlation Project Directions:
Consider a possible linear relationship between two variables
that you would like to explore.
- Define the relationship of interest and a data collection
technique.
- Determine the appropriate sample size and collect the
data.
- Perform the appropriate analysis to determine if there is a
statistically significant linear relationship between the two
variables. Describe the relationship in terms of strength and
direction.
- Construct a model of the relationship and evaluate the validity
of that model.
Answer each question with complete sentences and include
all relevant Excel files requested.
- What are the two variables of interest? What linear
relationship are you interested in exploring? The first
variable of interest is the height of a father (x) and the height
of their son (y). I’m interested in exploring whether tall fathers
end up having tall sons.
- Which data collection technique was used and why is it
best?
- What sample size is best for this data set and
why?
- Collect the data. Explain any issues you had during
data collection. Include the Excel data file with your
submission.
- Develop a linear model of this relationship. Include
the Excel output file. Give the equation of the linear model (aka
regression line) here.
- Is there a statistically significant relationship
between the two variables? Describe the relationship in terms of
strength and direction. Show your work by including the Excel
output file.