A longitudinal study reported the scores shown below for eight children on their age at first walking (in months) and their first-grade teachers' ratings of athletic ability (on a 9-point scale). (Note: We have figured the Z scores for you.)
Make a scatter diagram for the raw data and describe the general pattern of these data in
words. Also compute the correlation coefficient and indicate possible directions of causality for the variables.
What will be an ideal response?
r = (−.066 + .094 −?1.30 + 3.32 + .164 + .819 + .261−.073 )/8 = 3.22/8 = .40 (positive linear correlation of moderate strength).
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)