Variable Associations 1

Videos for Tuesday, June 9, 2026–Monday, June 15, 2026

The videos below are selected to support and extend the concepts covered this week. Watch them before or after working through the exercises.

Regression Analysis: Beginner’s Guide

A conceptual guide to understanding how variables relate to one another — a good foundation before moving into formal regression modelling.

The Correlation Coefficient

What the correlation coefficient measures, how to interpret values between -1 and 1, and the important distinction between correlation and causation.

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title: "Variable Associations 1"
date: "2026-06-09"
date_end: "2026-06-15"
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The videos below are selected to support and extend the concepts covered this week. Watch them before or after working through the exercises.

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## Regression Analysis: Beginner's Guide

A conceptual guide to understanding how variables relate to one another — a good foundation before moving into formal regression modelling.

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## The Correlation Coefficient

What the correlation coefficient measures, how to interpret values between -1 and 1, and the important distinction between correlation and causation.

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