Statistics and Probability

Pearson’s Sample Correlation Coefficient

BY: LOVE JOY JACILDO FAMOR
After going through this lesson,
you are expected to:
1. define Pearson’s sample correlation coefficient r;
2. state the formula for Pearson’s sample correlation
coefficient r;
3. compute the Pearson’s sample correlation coefficient
r; and
4. apply and solve real-life problems using Pearson’s
sample correlation coefficient.
REVIEW:
Directions: Identify the trend and strength of correlation of
the scatter plots below. Choose your answer from the
choices inside the box.
perfect positive correlation perfect negative correlation strong positive correlation
strong negative correlation weak positive correlation weak negative
correlation
no or negligible correlation
WARM - UP:
The following tables show the bivariate data x and y.
Without constructing a scatter plot, tell whether they
have positive, negative, or no/negligible correlation.
GUIDE QUESTIONS:

1. How do you assess the bivariate data do determine the

trend of its correlation?

2. Do you think it is easy to determine the trend of its

correlation? Why and why not?

3. Is there a way to get the exact number that will

represent its correlation?
PRESENTATION:
The Pearson’s sample correlation coefficient (also known as Pearson r ),
denoted by r, is a test statistic that measures the strength of the linear
relationship between two variables. To find r, the following formula is used:

The correlation coefficient (r) is a number between -1 and 1 that describes

both the strength and the direction of correlation. In symbol, we write -1 ≤ r
≤ 1.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE:
Teachers of Pag-asa National High School instilled among
their students the value of time management and excellence in
everything they do. The table below shows the time in hours
spent in studying (X) by six Grade 11 students and their scores
in a test (Y). Solve for the Pearson’s sample correlation
coefficient r.
STEPS ON HOW TO COMPUTE THE PEARSON
PRODUCT MOMENT CORRELATION R:
STEPS ON HOW TO COMPUTE THE PEARSON
PRODUCT MOMENT CORRELATION R:
STEPS ON HOW TO COMPUTE THE PEARSON
PRODUCT MOMENT CORRELATION R:
ACTIVITY 1:
Directions: Complete the table below. Then, fill in the blanks in the formula
to arrive at the computed Pearson r.
ACTIVITY 2:
Directions: The title of the activity is incomplete and to reveal
the real message, follow the given directions. Using the given
sum, substitute each to the formula of Pearson’s sample
correlation coefficient. Then, compute the value of r. Choose
your answer from the LETTER BOX below.
REFLECTION:
1. What do you call a statistical method that measures
the strength of correlation between two variables?

2. To find Pearson r, what is the formula to be used?

3. Briefly discuss the steps in computing the Pearson’s

sample correlation coefficient r.
QUIZ:
An ice cream vendor records the maximum daily temperature
and the number of ice creams he sells each day. An eight-day
result is shown in the table below.

Follow the directions below:

1. Display the data in a
2. scatter plot and identify the trend of correlation.
2. Compute the Pearson’s sample correlation coefficient r.
3. Interpret the result of the data.
THANK YOU FOR
LISTENING!