Question

The authors of a paper studied the relationship between y = arch height and scores on a number of different motor ability tests for 218 children. They reported the following correlation coefficients. Motor Ability Test Correlation between Test Score and Arch Height Height of Counter Movement Jump -0.03 Hopping: Average Height -0.09 Hopping: Average Power -0.06 Balance, Closed Eyes, One Leg 0.05 Toe Flexion 0.10 (a) Identify the value of the correlation coefficient between average hopping height and arch height.

Answer 1

The value of the correlation coefficient between average hoping height and arch height

r = -0.09

Conclusion :

There is a weak negative linear relationship between average hopping height and arch height.