Overview
PROMPT:
Choose two of the following three questions and post your answers:
- In your own words, what is meant by the statement that correlation does not imply causality?
- In your own words, please describe the difference between the regression equation [Image unavailable: y with hat on top equals b subscript 0 plus b subscript 1 x] and the regression equation [Image unavailable: y equals beta subscript 0 plus beta subscript 1 x].
- Values of r: If you had computed the value of the linear correlation coefficient to be 1.200, what should you conclude?
Directions:
Please do some research on these topics by using your textbook or the Internet to answer the complete prompt. For assistance, please see:
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Then answer your classmates' posts and comment on their descriptions.
Requirements:
Your main post should be at least 60 words in length, answer all portions of the prompt, and contain a cited source in APA formatting.
The two replies to classmates should be at least 60 words in length each. Please do not reply to a classmate with "Good post" or the like, as you will not receive credit for that type of response.
Participation is required on a minimum of three days.
It is highly suggested that the main response to the weekly discussion be posted by 11:59 pm ET Thursday, and all posts must be completed by 11:59 pm ET Sunday.