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Relationships Between Variables: Using Correlation and Linear Regression

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Pure Mathematics
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Scientific Method
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Short (2-5 days)
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Abstract

Here's a project that combines sports and math. You'll learn how to use correlation analysis to choose the best team batting statistic for predicting run-scoring ability (Albert, 2003). You'll also learn how to use a spreadsheet to measure correlations between two variables. The project description Which Team Batting Statistic Predicts Run Production Best? provides the details.
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Science Buddies Staff. "Relationships Between Variables: Using Correlation and Linear Regression." Science Buddies, 20 Nov. 2020, https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project-ideas/Math_p041/pure-mathematics/relationships-between-variables-correlation-linear-regression?from=TSW&isb=c2lkOjEsaWE6Q29tcFNjaSxwOjEscmlkOjQ1Mjk4NjU. Accessed 9 June 2026.

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Science Buddies Staff. (2020, November 20). Relationships Between Variables: Using Correlation and Linear Regression. Retrieved from https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project-ideas/Math_p041/pure-mathematics/relationships-between-variables-correlation-linear-regression?from=TSW&isb=c2lkOjEsaWE6Q29tcFNjaSxwOjEscmlkOjQ1Mjk4NjU


Last edit date: 2020-11-20

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