The trap of Pearson's product-moment correlation: How the instability and mathematical indetermination of this coefficient have made work inaccurate over decades
This critical study investigates Pearson's product-moment correlation, highlighting concerns about its instability and mathematical indetermination. It considers how reliance on this coefficient may have contributed to inaccurate work over decades, offering a focused discussion for readers interested in statistics, mathematics, and research methodology.
About This Book
This book examines Pearson's product-moment correlation and the assumptions surrounding its use.
It focuses on the coefficient's instability and mathematical indetermination.
The discussion considers how these characteristics may have contributed to inaccurate work over several decades.
It is suited to readers interested in statistical reasoning, mathematical analysis, and the reliability of research methods.
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