Continuous Variables
Nominal Predictor Variable(s)
and a Continuous Outcome Variable
and a Continuous Outcome Variable
100
Pearson Correlation Coefficient
100
Nominal Predictor Value, One Continuous Outcome, or One Predictor?
Gender (female and male) on exam performance
Nominal Predictor Value
Categories individuals into distinct groups without hierarchy.
200
Association or Prediction?
Amount of sleep and their stress level
Association - Pearson Correlation Coefficient
200
Nominal Predictor Value, One Continuous Outcome, or One Predictor?
Exam Score
One Continuous Outcome
It can take any value within the range, such as 0-100.
300
ZY= (Rxy)(Zx)
Prediction - Regression
300
Nominal Predictor Value, One Continuous Outcome, or One Predictor?
Hours of sleep when studying its effect on memory retention.
One Predictor
Determine if there's a correlation between the amount of sleep and how well an individual retains information.
400
Association or Prediction?
Estimating someone's lifespan based on their level of physical activity.
Prediction - Regression
500
Represents strength and direction
Association - Pearson Correlation Coefficient