A Step-by-Step Approach to Using SAS for Factor Analysis and Structural Equation Modeling, Second Edition, 2nd Edition

Appendix A.5: Preparing Scattergrams and Computing Correlations

Introduction: When Are Pearson Correlations Appropriate?

Interpreting the Coefficient

Linear versus Nonlinear Relationships

Producing Scattergrams with PROC PLOT

Computing Pearson Correlations with PROC CORR

Computing a Single Correlation Coefficient

Determining Sample Size

Computing All Possible Correlations for a Set of Variables

Computing Correlations between Subsets of Variables

Options Used with PROC CORR

Appendix: Assumptions Underlying the Pearson Correlation Coefficient

References

Introduction: When Are Pearson Correlations Appropriate?

The Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient (symbolized with the lower-case letter r) can be used to assess the nature of the relationship ...