Correlation Analysis: Predictor and Criterion Variables

CORRELATION
Assignment 8
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Solution
1. Predictor variable
The independent variable (X) is termed a predictor variable and hence, Scale of Emotional
Intelligence (SEI) would be the predictor variable.
2. Criterion variable
The dependent variable (Y) is termed a criterion variable and hence, Aggression Questionnaire
(AQ) would be criterion variable.
3. Correlation
a. Hypotheses
Null hypothesis Ho : ρ=0
Alternative hypothesis H1 : ρ≠ 0
b. Le the level of significance = 5%
Degree of freedom ¿ n−1=20−1=19
Critical value of t stat for two tailed test = ± 2.093
c. Test statistic
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