Correlation Coefficient - statements This is in relation to a scatterplot of 400 data points, with a very strong negative correlation. For the statements, state whether they are correct or incorrect and why. If each value of the y variable is divided by four, then the value of the correlation coefficient will also be divided by four. - Assume this one is true? As the correlation coefficient then wouldn't change? The scatterplot shows that the variable x causes the variable y to take the values it does. - not too sure about this one?

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2022-10-15

Correlation Coefficient - statementsThis is in relation to a scatterplot of 400 data points, with a very strong negative correlation.
For the statements, state whether they are correct or incorrect and why.
If each value of the y variable is divided by four, then the value of the correlation coefficient will also be divided by four. - Assume this one is true? As the correlation coefficient then wouldn't change?
The scatterplot shows that the variable x causes the variable y to take the values it does. - not too sure about this one?

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wlanauee

wlanauee

Beginner2022-10-16Added 17 answers

For (1): As the covariance and the standard deviation of y are changed by the same positive factor the correlation remains unchanged.
For (2): A high correlation alone doesn’t establish any causality.

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