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Descriptive Stats: Study Hours & Scores

This report analyzes a dataset with two quantitative variables: hours studied and test scores. It computes key descriptive statistics and finds a strong positive correlation (r = 0.99) between the two variables, indicating that increased study time is associated with higher test scores. The findings suggest that understanding this relationship can inform educational strategies for improving student performance.

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Descriptive Stats: Study Hours & Scores

This report analyzes a dataset with two quantitative variables: hours studied and test scores. It computes key descriptive statistics and finds a strong positive correlation (r = 0.99) between the two variables, indicating that increased study time is associated with higher test scores. The findings suggest that understanding this relationship can inform educational strategies for improving student performance.

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Descriptive Statistical Analysis Report

for a Two-Variable Dataset


1. Introduction
This report presents a descriptive statistical analysis of a dataset consisting of two
quantitative variables. The aim is to understand the distribution of each variable
individually and also explore the relationship between them. Key statistical tools include
measures of central tendency, dispersion, skewness, and correlation.

2. Objectives
- To compute and interpret mean, median, variance, standard deviation, skewness, and
kurtosis for both variables.
- To analyze the linear relationship between the two variables using Pearson’s correlation
coefficient.
- To provide visual and numerical insight into how the two variables behave individually
and together.

3. Dataset Description
Let the two variables be:
- Variable X: Number of hours studied per week
- Variable Y: Scores obtained in a test

Sample Dataset:

Student Hours Studied (X) Test Score (Y)

1 2 50

2 4 55

3 6 65

4 8 70

5 10 85
4. Descriptive Statistics

A. Variable X (Hours Studied)


Mean (μ) 6.0

Median 6.0

Variance (μ₂) 10.0

Standard Deviation 3.16

Skewness (γ₁) 0

Kurtosis (β₂) 1.7

B. Variable Y (Test Scores)


Mean (μ) 65.0

Median 65.0

Variance (μ₂) 162.5

Standard Deviation 12.75

Skewness (γ₁) 0.07

Kurtosis (β₂) 1.68

5. Correlation Analysis
To assess the relationship between hours studied and test scores:

- Pearson Correlation Coefficient (r):


r = Cov(X,Y) / (σ_X · σ_Y) = 0.99

Interpretation:
- The correlation is strong and positive, suggesting that as the number of hours studied
increases, test scores also increase.

6. Interpretation
- Both variables show symmetric distributions with low skewness.
- The standard deviations indicate that test scores are more spread out than hours studied.
- The strong positive correlation confirms a nearly linear relationship between study time
and performance, supporting the hypothesis that studying more is associated with better
test scores.

7. Conclusion
This analysis demonstrates that both variables are symmetrically distributed with
moderate variance. The strong positive correlation between study hours and test scores
suggests a meaningful relationship, which could be used in educational settings to guide
study strategies and performance improvements.

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