Correlation between a continous and nominal data in SPSS

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This discussion focuses on testing the correlation between continuous data and nominal data using SPSS. The specific nominal data mentioned is "type of GPS receiver," while the continuous data is "latency" measured in seconds. Participants clarify that logistic regression is not the appropriate method for this analysis; instead, techniques such as ANOVA or point-biserial correlation should be utilized to assess the relationship effectively.

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  • Understanding of SPSS software for statistical analysis
  • Knowledge of continuous and nominal data types
  • Familiarity with ANOVA and point-biserial correlation methods
  • Basic statistical concepts related to correlation and regression
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How do i check for correlation or test for association between a continuous data and nominal data in SPSS? My nominal data is the "type of GPS receiver" and the continuous data is "latency" in seconds.
 
Isnt this done with logistic regression?
 

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