Pearson's Correlation

After data collection, the study utilized Pearson’s Correlation Coefficients to measure the collected data and determine the following correlation in support of the hypothesis: there is a positive correlation between poor bison management practices in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, poor elk management practices in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem of Montana, and the spread of brucellosis in both wildlife and livestock during the past two decades; preventing bison from full population recovery. This theory is proven through the evaluation of the following data: the correlation between bison captured that tested positive for brucellosis and brucellosis transmission to livestock, the correlation between bison abundance and the number of bison captured, and the correlation between bison abundance and the amount of bison harvested each year. Utilizing the following correlation …show more content…
Interrupting the strength of the results utilizing Pearson’s Correlation, which indicates there is a very strong positive relationship. Again, the IBMP is deviating from their primary purpose. The results show there is a positive relationship between bison abundance and bison harvested. Bison are being harvested because of their sheer abundance, not maintaining a free ranging population or because of the risk of brucellosis transmission to area livestock. This correlation provides evidence for better bison management practices in the GYE.
Montana Areas with Brucellosis Elk Management Data After data collection, Pearson’s Correlation Coefficient was used to measure the number of female elk captured that tested positive for brucellosis and determine whether there is a correlation between seropositive pregnant elk and the risk of transmission to young. Using the same formula as did for the data collected under the