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Define lurking variable with example.

Important Questions on Bivariate Data

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If n=10, x=26, y=-27, x2=226, y2=267,  xy=7, find correlation coefficient.
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The coefficient of correlation between two variables X and Y is 0.64. Their covariance is 16. The variance of X is 9. Find the standard deviation of Y-series.

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The height and weight of a group of persons will have _______ correlation.
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What is the value of ‘r’ when two variables are uncorrelated?
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Calculate correlation coefficient from the following results: N=10, x=140, y=150, (x10)2=180, (y15)2=215, (x10)(y15)=60.
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The correlation coefficient of x and y is symmetric. Hence
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Find ρ(x, y) if cov(x, y)=-16.5, var(x) = 2.25 and var(y) = 144.
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When the correlation coefficient is +1, state your interpretation.
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Find the covariance and the coefficient of correlation between x and y when n=10, x=60, y=60, x2=400, y2=580 and  xy=305.
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How do you interpret the coefficient of correlation which lies between 0 and +1?
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 What are the different types of correlation?
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 If all the plotted points lie on a straight line falling from upper left hand corner to lower right hand corner then it is called