Correlation and Regression

Use the Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) (Links to an external site.) to find an
article that meets the following criteria.
Peer-reviewed.
Full text available on ERIC.
Contains the words “Correlation” or “Regression.”
Download the full-text article and write a four-paragraph (maximum) critique of the article. Follow
the guidelines in the Writing Article Critiques page.

Do you believe the results? Why or why not?
Reporting results Hint: Generally, descriptive and inferential statistics are reported to two decimal
places, i.e., t = 0.12, r = 0.12, etc. The exception is probability which is typically reported to four
decimal places, i.e., p = 0.1234.
State the reported Correlation and/or Regression Equation in two ways:
If Correlation only, calculate or report the value of the Correlation Coefficient and Coefficient of
Determination; explain what these statistics mean to the reader.
If Regression equation only, report the equation and associated units; also, calculate or report a
predicted value; explain what this value means to the reader.
State the definitions and units of measure of all of the variables reported.
Are the assumptions required to correctly use either the Correlation statistic and/or the
Regression equation reported and/or valid?
Can the reported mean of your article data variables be treated as a value from a population
having a normal distribution? Why or why not?
Your paper will automatically be evaluated through Turnitin when you submit your assignment in
this activity. Turnitin is a service that checks your work for improper citation or potential
plagiarism by comparing it against a database of web pages, student papers, and articles from
academic books and publications. Ensure that your work is entirely your own and that you have
not plagiarized any material! PLG1 in the assignment title indicates a Turnitin assignment.

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeArticle Critique
Article selected for review meets the stated criteria. Article critique includes the bibliographical
details, abstract of major ideas, critical evaluation of major ideas, implications, and addresses all
required critique elements.
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Skill
Sentences are clear, and wording is unambiguous. Correct word choice, correct spelling, and
correct grammar. Writing style can still be conversational rather than formal