Pearson's Coefficient of Correlation Can Be Used If the Data

question 26

True/False

Pearson's coefficient of correlation can be used if the data is nominally scaled.

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Definitions:

Sampling Variability

The natural variation in statistics (such as the mean) that occurs from one sample to another.

SRS

Simple random sampling, a basic probabilistic method ensuring each member of a population has an equal chance of being included in the sample.

Statistically Significant

Refers to a result that is unlikely to have occurred by chance alone, according to a predefined significance level, often indicating a strong evidence against the null hypothesis.

Hypotheses

Plural of hypothesis; propositions or assumptions made for the sake of argument that are tested through research or experimentation to be proven or disproven.