2. Reporting Point-Biserial
Correlation in APA
Note – that the reporting format shown in this
learning module is for APA. For other formats consult
specific format guides. It is also recommended to
consult the latest APA manual to compare what is
described in this learning module with the most
updated formats for APA
5. Reporting Point-Biserial Correlation in APA
• In this short tutorial you will see a problem that can
be investigated using the Point Biserial
• You will then see how the results of the analysis can
be reported using APA style.
7. Problem:
We analyzed whether there is a relationship between the
preference for taking a fencing class at a University on a scale of
1-10 and gender (male=1 and female=2)
8. Problem:
We analyzed whether there is a relationship between the
preference for taking a fencing class at a University on a scale of
1-10 and gender (male=1 and female=2)
9. Problem:
We analyzed whether there is a relationship between the
preference for taking a fencing class at a University on a scale of
1-10 and gender (male=1 and female=2)
• Here is one general template for reporting a Point
Biserial:
10. Problem:
We analyzed whether there is a relationship between the
preference for taking a fencing class at a University on a scale of
1-10 and gender (male=1 and female=2)
• Here is one general template for reporting a Point
Biserial:
Females tend to prefer to take a fencing class than
males rpb = .71, p < .01.
11. Problem:
We analyzed whether there is a relationship between the
preference for taking a fencing class at a University on a scale of
1-10 and gender (male=1 and female=2)
• Here is one general template for reporting a Point
Biserial:
Females tend to prefer to take a fencing class than
males rpb = .71, p < .01.
Point Biserial
Statistical
Criteria