An alternative measure of positive correlation

Saralees Nadarajah; Jeffrey Chu; Stephen Chan

doi:10.1080/0020739X.2018.1520931

An alternative measure of positive correlation

Saralees Nadarajah, Jeffrey Chu, Stephen Chan

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Abstract

A correlation coefficient taking positive values is introduced. It is more easily understood than other correlation measures especially in social science contexts. Estimation issues are addressed. A data application is given.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1-4
Journal	International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology
Early online date	12 Sept 2018
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/0020739X.2018.1520931
Publication status	Published - 2018

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