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MTH-2010 v1

Week 6 Resources

Review the resources listed below to prepare for this week's assignment. Before reviewing these resources, read through the assignment instructions so you know what you will be expected to do with this material. 

 

As you explore the resources this week, consider the following questions:

  • Why do some researchers imply causality when discussing correlation?
  • What is the difference between a correlation and a causal relationship?
  • How would you explain the underlying meaning behind "good" regression models?
  • What is correlation?
  • What is the difference between a correlation and a causal relationship?
  • What is the difference between strong positive correlation and strong negative correlation?
  • What is a regression analysis?

Textbook Reading (Straightforward Statistics : Understanding the Tools of Research)

Additional Resources