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What the syllabus expects

  • Spearman's rank coefficient

Rank correlation

Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) — First Year

Subject: Business Statistics (MGT 202)

Unit 6: Simple Correlation and Regression Analysis

Academic Year: 2083/84

Topic Objectives

After studying this topic, students should be able to:

  • Explain the scope and key elements of rank correlation.
  • Select suitable statistical procedures, carry out calculations and interpret business results.

Curriculum Scope

  • Spearman's rank coefficient

Detailed Microsyllabus

  1. Rank correlation

    1. Ranking paired observations.
    2. Rank differences and Spearman's coefficient.
    3. Treatment of equal ranks where required.

  2. Application and interpretation

    1. Direction and strength of rank association.
    2. Suitability for ordered observations.
    3. Comparison with Pearson correlation and limitations of rank-based summaries.

Curriculum reference: Tribhuvan University, Faculty of Management, BBS curriculum with first-year syllabus, PDF pages 14-16.

Source note: The curriculum scope above is retained from the existing TU syllabus breakdown. The numbered study subtopics are editorial elaborations for teaching and study, rather than a separately issued TU syllabus. Unit lecture hours apply to the whole unit; no separate topic hours or marks are assigned here.