The Project is Based on the Application of Correlation Concepts: Psychology Assignment, SUSS, Singapore

Statistic Project (Psychology batch)

This is an INDIVIDUAL assignment. The project is based on the application of Correlation concepts. Think of 2 variables for which you suspect there is some kind of “link” (eg. Size of family vs student performance or attendance pattern). You need to interview at least 30 people; ideally, the members should be from the following:

1. Other MDIS students (not your class); 10 members
2. Neighbors; 5 members
3. Outside friends; 5 members
4. Members from the public (totally unknown to you); 5 members
5. Relatives; 5 members

I am very flexible about how you choose your sample in view of the “lockdown” period.

After collecting the data, you must do the following:

• Plot a scatter diagram
• What can you infer from this?
• Calculate the Coefficient of Correlation
• Calculate the Coefficient of Determination
• Comment on the “quality” of the equation
• What are the inherent weaknesses of calculating (c)?
• Should you go out to the whole world and boast of your research result?