Date:         Mon, 21 Nov 2005 11:35:41 -0500
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From:         Art Kendall <Art@DrKendall.org>
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Subject:      Re: correlation question
Comments: To: Caroline McKenna <caroline0277@hotmail.com>
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If by size you mean number of students in a district, and if you have
mean or median test scores?  What is the level of measurement of each of
your variables?

Art

Caroline McKenna wrote:

> I am in the middle of conducting a study where I am comparing the size
> of a school district with student test scores to identify if there is
> a correlation between district size and achievement levels. I just
> want to make sure I have the tests straight... I am planning on
> running an independent t test and also creating a scatter plot and
> using a correlation test to identify if there is a relationship. Am I
> on the right track? Any feedback is greatly appreciated.
>
> Caroline
>