For the following set of scores, a. Compute the Pearson correlation. b. Add 2 points to each

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For the following set of scores,
For the following set of scores,
a. Compute the Pearson correlation.
b.

a. Compute the Pearson correlation.
b. Add 2 points to each X value and compute the correlation for the modified scores. How does adding a constant to every score affect the value of the correlation?
c. Multiply each of the original X values by 2 and compute the correlation for the modified scores. How does multiplying each score by a constant affect the value of the correlation?

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Essentials Of Statistics For The Behavioral Sciences

ISBN: 9781133956570

8th Edition

Authors: Frederick J Gravetter, Larry B. Wallnau

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