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Parametric and Non-Parametric Tests of Independence

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Key Concepts

3 concepts covered in this module.

Parametric Correlation Test

Tests whether population correlation ρ = 0. t = r√(n-2) / √(1-r²) with df = n-2.

Spearman Rank Correlation

Non-parametric alternative. Ranks data, then calculates correlation of ranks. Robust to outliers and non-linearity.

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Formulas

3 essential formulas for this module.

Parametric t-test for Correlation

t = r × √(n-2) / √(1-r²)

Where: r = sample correlation, df = n-2

Chi-Square Statistic

χ² = Σ (Oi - Ei)² / Ei

Where: O = observed frequency, E = expected frequency

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Decision Frameworks

1 decision frameworks to guide your analysis.

Parametric vs Non-parametric correlation?

  • Parametric: when data is approximately normal
  • Spearman: when data is ordinal, has outliers, or non-linear relationship

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Parametric Correlation Test

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Tests whether population correlation ρ = 0. t = r√(n-2) / √(1-r²) with df = n-2.
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