Visualizing Correlation

This applet presents a visualization of the sample correlation coefficient r using a scatter plot.

How to use the applet

  1. Using the sliders on the left side of the applet, specify the standard deviations of X and Y and the correlation coefficient. The applet creates a scatter plot of 100 points with the specified sample correlation coefficient r.

The applet

No Java Plug-in support for applet, see http://java.sun.com/products/plugin/