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Partial Correlation

Partial correlation is a statistical measure that quantifies the relationship between two variables by controlling for the influence of other variables. It allows us to examine the association between two variables while removing the effects of other confounding factors.

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1. Statistical Analysis:

In statistical analysis, partial correlation is used to measure the strength and direction of the linear relationship between two variables, while considering the effects of other variables. It helps researchers determine whether the relationship between two variables is direct or mediated through other factors.

The researcher conducted a partial correlation analysis to determine the relationship between income and educational attainment, considering factors such as age and gender.

2. Research Design:

In research design, partial correlation is employed to investigate the relationship between two variables while accounting for the effects of other variables. It is used to disentangle the direct relationship between variables from the influence of extraneous factors.

The study used partial correlation to explore the association between exercise and cognitive performance while controlling for factors like age, diet, and sleep.

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