Correlation Coefficient
Biostatistics BI 45, Saint Anselm College
This page contains the mechanics of linear correlation analysis:
Statistical hypotheses
Formulae
Decision rules to reject/not reject the null hypothesis
Correlation Coefficient Formula
Statistical Hypotheses for Two-Tailed Tests
Critical Values and Comparisons for a two-tailed test: 3 Test Options
Option 1) critical values of r from a table of critical r values
Option 2) F test (df=n-2, n-2)
Option 3) t test (df=n-2)
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Trademark and Disclaimers
Copyright © 2001 Jay Pitocchelli. All rights reserved. The contents of this page are the intellectual property of Dr. Jay Pitocchelli for distribution to students enrolled in Biostatistics BI 45 at Saint Anselm College. These pages may not be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, or published in any electronic or machine-readable form in whole or in part without prior written approval of Jay Pitocchelli. Students enrolled in Biostatistics BI 45 at Saint Anselm College have permission to print this material for their lecture notes. All formulae and critical values from: Zar, J. H. 1999. Biostatistical Analysis. (4th ed.). New Jersey, Prentice Hall.