Calculating Correlation and Regression

Calculations for correlation and regression include correlation coefficient and least-squares (slope-intercept). These calculations are used in trend charts, paired sample analysis, and X-bar and trend charts.

Correlation Coefficient

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Regression

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Assumptions when calculating for correlation and regression:

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References:

Beyer, William H. Standard Mathematical Tables, 25th Edition. CRC Press, 1981.