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2.5.10 Correlation as closeness to a straight line (A-level only)

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Which axis usually shows the explanatory variable?

A

The horizontal axis.

B

Spearman's rank correlation coefficient is commonly written rs\boxed{r_s}rs​​.

C

The association may result from a third variable, coincidence or bias.

D

Correlation direction depends on the pattern's slope, not whether values are negative.

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2.5.10 Correlation as closeness to a straight line (A-level only) Flashcards

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20 flashcards on OCR (MEI) A Level Maths 2.5.10 Correlation as closeness to a straight line (A-level only): the key formulae, methods and definitions you need to recall for Component 01, Component 02 and Component 03.

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