Two Faculty Members (X and Y) Ranked Five Candidates for Scholarships

question 45

Short Answer

Two faculty members (X and Y) ranked five candidates for scholarships based on performance in sports and after-school activities. The rankings are shown below. ​
Compute the Spearman rank-correlation coefficient.

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Definitions:

Mastication

The act of grinding food with teeth before swallowing and digesting it.

Muscular Tunic

A layer commonly found in various hollow organs, like the gastrointestinal tract and bladder, composed of smooth or striated muscle that helps in movement or the maintenance of tone.

Lamina Propria

A thin layer of loose connective tissue found beneath the epithelium of many organs, providing support and nourishment.

Serosa

The outermost layer of various organs in the body, particularly in the abdominal cavity, composed of connective tissue and serving to encase and protect the organs.