6.3.4 - Spearman’s Rank Correlation
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What does Spearman’s rank correlation measure?
💡 Hint: Think about how rankings relate to correlation.
What is a non-parametric measure?
💡 Hint: Consider what it means if data can vary in types.
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What does Spearman’s rank correlation specifically assess?
💡 Hint: Focus on how ranking might make relationships clearer.
True or False: Spearman’s rank correlation can handle non-linear data.
💡 Hint: Think of situations that aren't simply linear.
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Using the ranks of four students in Math: [3, 1, 4, 2] and their ranks in Science: [2, 4, 1, 3]. Calculate Spearman’s rank correlation.
💡 Hint: Remember to first determine the rank differences.
Given students' ranking in two different courses, analyze why Spearman's correlation may yield different insights than Pearson's.
💡 Hint: Consider scenarios where precise scores may not be available.
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