Fourfold Point Correlation (Noun)
Meaning
An index of the relation between any two sets of scores that can both be represented on ordered binary dimensions (e.g., male-female).
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The psychologist used the fourfold point correlation to analyze the relationship between handedness and eyedness among the participants in the study.
- The researcher calculated the fourfold point correlation coefficient to determine the strength and direction of the relationship between sex and handedness.
- The fourfold point correlation was used to examine the relationship between attendance and academic achievement among students.
- The results of the fourfold point correlation analysis revealed a moderate positive relationship between creativity and personality traits.
- The researchers employed the fourfold point correlation to study the relationship between party affiliation and voting behavior among registered voters.