Data on salmon availability (x) and the percentage of eagles in the air (y) were given in
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a. Calculate the correlation coefficientfor these data.
b. Because the scatterplot of the original data appeared curved, transforming both the x and y values by taking square roots was suggested. Calculate the correlation co efficient for the variables !x and !y. How does this value compare with that calculated in Part (a)? Does this indicate that the transformation was successful in straightening the plot?
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Statistics The Exploration & Analysis Of Data
ISBN: 9780840058010
7th Edition
Authors: Roxy Peck, Jay L. Devore
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