A strong correlation between variables X and Y implies high
A strong correlation between variables X and Y implies:
high scores on X are associated with high scores on Y.
low scores on X are associated with low scores on Y.
X is a good predictor of Y.
X is not good predictor of Y.
| high scores on X are associated with high scores on Y. | ||
| low scores on X are associated with low scores on Y. | ||
| X is a good predictor of Y. | ||
| X is not good predictor of Y. |
Solution
Positive Correlation
High scores on X are associated with high scores on Y
-ex: # of cigarettes smoked + (x)
blood pressure reading + (y)
