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newyorker26

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on: Jun 20, 2018
How are these three coefficients related mathematically?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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How do the Pearson's r, the Spearman Rho and the Phi coefficients differ?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


polinasid

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Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Spearman rho and the phi coefficient are derived from the Pearson r. They are simpler versions of the Pearson.

Answer to Question 2

Each is appropriate for a particular type of variable and level of measurement. For example, the Pearson is used with continuous variables measured on an interval or ratio scale; the Spearman rho is used with rank order data measured with an ordinal scale;, and phi is used when both variables are true dichotomies (nominal data).


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