Understanding Correlations: Two Computer Exercises.

Goldstein, Miriam D.; Strube, Michael J.

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Publication Date: 1995

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Understanding Correlations: Two Computer Exercises.

Goldstein, Miriam D.; Strube, Michael J.

Teaching of Psychology, v22 n3 p205-06 Oct 1995

Describes two QuickBASIC programs that provide students direct experience with interpreting correlation scatter-plots. Maintains that the programs can be used in classroom exercises to highlight factors that influence the size of a Pearson correlation coefficient. (CFR)

Descriptors: Computer Software Development, Computer Uses in Education, Correlation, Data Analysis, Data Interpretation, Higher Education, Programming Languages, Psychology, Reliability, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Teacher Developed Materials

Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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