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Correlation

Melinda Cecil, Samantha Crider, Kristian Gill, Shanetta James, Jessica Lara, Nora Palomera,

Shytearia Thurman, Kathryn Vanwhite

PSYCH/610

April 12, 2021

Dr. Nancy Walker

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Correlation
Viewing Time in Seconds Preference Rating
10 3
12 4
24 7
5 3
16 6
3 4
11 4
5 2
21 8
23 9
9 5
3 3
17 5
14 6

10

7
Prefernce Rating

0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Viewing Time in Seconds
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What does the scatter plot suggest about the relationship between viewing time and

aesthetic preference?

Scatter plots are used as a representation of the individual scores on two separate

variables. The plots on the graph are a visual of the relationships between the separate sets of

data. The points on the scatter plot presented suggest that the correlation between the aesthetic

preference and the viewing time insinuates that the longer the viewing time the more aesthetic

preference there is. Simply put, the more time spent watching something increases the likelihood

of being attentive to what they view.

The scatterplot suggests that the relationship between viewing time and esthetic

preferences shows how this can be define the absolute about keeping track of the minutes

someone can last viewing a painting. The scatterplot shows that that the longer the viewing the

of the paining the more preference rating is given for it. If we know an individual’s score one of

the variables, we can predict exactly his or her score will be on the other variables. The variable

that is highest on the preference rating coincides with the view time in seconds (the longer length

of time) in the variable.

After examining at the info and statistics exemplified on the scatter plot, the correlation

among aesthetic preference and screening times is extremely evident. It is further indicated by

the statistics that it is usual to get a formidable aesthetic preference between observers. This can

be verified by the enhanced presentation time which is recorded in total of minutes.

Nevertheless, this submitted evidence ensures not indicate that the lengthier screening period that

an individual consume in an allotted appearance, the larger inclination they have on it. This may

possibly be valid at various time however not in the entire facts. Upon look intently at the scatter
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plot, examining period has improved but the inclination measuring, or intensity did not enhance

that significantly. There are similar instances that these assessments have dropped back to

whatever it was earlier. The justification after this lengthier screening period is the occurrence of

confounding variables. These listeners may perhaps get a tough period recognizing exactly how

to decorate. Or they might obviously intend to establish the persons’ attitude at that specific

moment.

Is it accurate to state that longer viewing times are the result of greater preference for

paintings?

It is not accurate to state that longer viewing times are the result of a greater preference in

paintings. However, a longer viewing time for one specific painting may be due to an

appreciation for the painting and or the artist. There are many things to take into consideration.

These would be the persons preference for art, the interest in a specific type of art or the interest

in a specific artist.

While it could be assumed that the viewer takes greater pleasure in a specific painting,

thus increasing their time viewing it, based on the scatterplot, it would not be accurate to state

that longer viewing times are the result of greater preference for paintings. That scatterplot

shows that when the preference rating of a painting is higher, the viewing times tend to be higher

as well. However, in addition to the aforementioned things to consider, it is also important to

consider the number of individual’s looking at a specific painting. If there are several people

admiring one painting at a time, another individual may not spend as long looking at that

painting in an attempt to avoid the crowd. Additionally, it would be wise to consider the types of

individuals who are looking at the paintings. Are the viewing times higher for on the preference

rating because the individual’s spending more time at those paintings are educated in art? What
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about the ages of the viewers? Could the preference for these paintings be influenced by the age

of the person viewing the painting?