IB skill practice

Use covariance and correlation of random variables

Calculate and interpret covariance, correlation, and linear association for random variables.

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 3

Use covariance and correlation of random variables - covariance and correlation link item

Case A1. Use \(\sigma_X=3\), \(\sigma_Y=5\), and the association information shown on the scatter diagram. Calculate the requested covariance or correlation quantity.

Worked practice: result and interpretation

Calculate the requested result first, then choose the interpretation that follows from it.