Correlation and dependence

afterwards. The purpose of a correlation is to examine the strength and direction of a relationship, to predict scores of one variable by using scores from another variable, and to test the relationship between two scale variables (i.e., reports of perceived threat while watching the video and reports of perceived threat while watching similar news topics), all of which our hypothesis aims to do. A Fisher’s r to z is then used because our hypothesis compares the Pearson correlation scores from…

drives. I then divided that number by the team 's total yards. Once this percentage was paired with each team 's record it seemed evident that they were related. To find out exactly how related they were I ran a correlation function. The result was very convincing at 0.695. The high correlation shows a strong relationship between winning games and yards leading to scores percentages. At 48.3%, the coefficient of determination explains for almost half of the win percentage. These results are very…

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…

the development of the MCMI in order to discriminate clinical groups from one another rather than focus on separation from normal subjects (Millon et al., 2006). Craig investigated sensitivity and specificity of Scales T (Drug Dependence) and Scale B (Alcohol Dependence) with 164 substance use inpatients. Craig reported a significant improvement over previous versions of the MCMI. The study indicated a greater sensitivity to diagnosing substance misuse but a reduced specificity (Craig, 1997).…

there was a comprehensive geriatric assessment for all, which included signs of depression, three other tests were formed to measure alcohol use and dependence, perceived self-health, and pain. The CAGE questionnaire can be used among diverse populations and is a reliable self-report with four questions pertaining to excessive alcohol abuse, dependence, or consumption. The self-rated health question is essentially a 5-point scaled self-assessment towards your self-perceived and subjective…

these drugs. Some risks include nervousness, insomnia, tachycardia, G.I. disturbances, dependence, dry mouth, nausea and suicidal tendencies. They can also lead to the death of the patient. There are over 22 million individuals in the United States who are diagnosed with substance abuse or dependence. Addiction consists of a combination of four phenomena: tolerance, psychological dependence, physical dependence , and withdrawal syndrome with physiological…

Smith, pg. 52). Psychological dependence is the “need to use a drug to relieve negative emotions” (Meyer, pg. 109). A person may “spend a great deal of time in activities necessary to obtain and use the drug” (Stevens & Smith, pg. 52). Psychological addiction “almost always occurs within the context of other problems” (Stevens & Smith, pg. 126). Physical Addiction Physical dependence differs from psychological dependence in how it presents. Physical dependence is actual physical signs of…

also a moderate correlation that is, training increases the skills of employees. Table 4: Correlations between environment and good equipment. Correlations Environment Good Equipment Spearman's rho A clean and ventilated work environment increases your level of satisfaction Correlation Coefficient 1.000 .189* Sig. (2-tailed) . .013 N 170 170 Good equipment motivate you to work Correlation Coefficient .189* 1.000 Sig. (2-tailed) .013 . N 170 170 *. Correlation is significant…

viewpoints of drug dependence along with research perspective of drug dependence. To understand the concept of abuse we must understand what abuse is. Abuse comes in all forms and I will discuss the many issues associated with drug abuse and how it effects the family. According to quantative research personality and substance dependence symptoms model substance specific traits. The traits are often found in a family member who has suffered with dependence. Substance dependence is also known…

Educating the patient that we will be able to relieve their pain to extent, but will not be able to completely alleviate pain due to the risks of life and health. This may provide patient with a better understanding of management and help decrease dependence from…