There are many statistical tools used to estimate relationships between variables. These include covariance, correlation, ANOVA, simple linear regression, and multiple regression. In the table below, enter a Yes (or Y) or No (or N) in each box to indicate the best response. If a box does not apply, enter NA.
- Estimating Relationships – There are many statistical tools used to estimate relationships between variables. These include
covariance ,correlation , ANOVA, simple linear regression, and multiple regression. In the table below, enter a Yes (or Y) or No (or N) in each box to indicate the best response. If a box does not apply, enter NA.
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Covariance |
Correlation |
ANOVA |
Simple Linear Regression |
Multiple Regression |
Example: Works well with a categorical dependent variable. |
NA (no dependent variable) |
NA (no dependent variable) |
N (should be continuous dependent variable) |
N (logistic regression) |
N (logistic regression) |
Example: Can be used to estimation direction of relation between variables |
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Works well with one or more categorical variables |
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Can be used to measure the magnitude of relationship between variables |
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Works well with mostly continuous variables |
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Estimated relationship depends on scale |
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Can be used with multiple independent variables |
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