GEE-PStat

t-test for the Significance of the Correlation Coefficient

The correlation coefficient value ranges from -1 to +1. When its value is n−2
near 0, the linear relationship between the variables is weak/low or
nonexistent at all. Otherwise, there are two possibilities:
t= r
√ 1−r 2
6−2
1. There really exists a relationship (very high/strong or moderate)
2. The value of r is due to chance
To test the significance of the correlation coefficient, the following t-test
t = -0.833

Step 4 - Decision:
√ 1−(−0.883)2
; tcomp = -3.762

Since tcomp < ttab, reject H0

for the correlation coefficient may be used: Step 5 - Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between the
n−2 amount of the alumnus’ contribution and the number of years she/he has

where
t= r

n–2
√ 1−r 2
= degrees of freedom
been out of school.
INSTRUCTIONS:
A. Do the same for problem about grades and class size
n = number of ordered pairs (x, y)
Ans: tcomp = -1.820
Recall that ρ represents the population correlation coefficient, so when
Conclusion: No significant relationship
there is no linear relationship between the variables, the value of the
B. Answer the following for your practice exercises:
correlation coefficient will be 0. Therefore as the hypothesis testing is
1. Fat Grams and Saturated Fat
done, the hypotheses will be:
The numbers of fat calories and grams of saturated fat in a number of fast-
Ho: ρ=0 H1: ρ ≠ 0 food nonbreakfast entrees are shown below. Is there sufficient evidence to
Example: conclude a significant relationship between the two variables?
Test the significance of the correlation coefficient of the problem about the Fat calories 190 220 270 360 460 540
alumni contribution during the last face-to-face meeting. Use α = 0.05 and Sat. fat (g) 9 8 13 17 23 27
r =-0.883. 2. Absences and Final Term Grade
(recall that n = 6) The following are the actual number of absences and final term grades in
Solution: calculus of some randomly selected students from a first year IT section
Step 1- Hypotheses last AY 2018-2019. Determine if there is a significant relationship between
Ho: ρ=0 & H1: ρ ≠ 0 the variables.
Step 2 - Vital information No. of Absences 0 2 1 0 1 3
t-test for significance of correlation coefficient Final Term Grade 53 65 70 78 76 42
Two-tailed test Determine/Solve for the ff:
α = 0.05; Critical Value ttab = ±2.776 (from table F) 1. ∑x 2. ∑y 3. ∑x y 4. ∑ x2
Step 3 - Computation 2
5. ∑ y 6. r 7. t 8.
Conclusion

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