Guess the Correlation
Look at a scatter plot and guess its correlation coefficient. A statistics lecture disguised as a slot machine, and it works.
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How to get the most from it
Guess the Correlation sits in Trivia & Quizzes under Play, filed as a minute.
- Give it one round. There is nothing to finish and nothing lost by leaving.
- Use a laptop or desktop computer — we file it as desktop only.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something brainy and clever.
About this category: General knowledge, guess-the-thing, higher-or-lower and the specific joy of getting an obscure question right. Good alone, better with someone watching.
Good for
- A one-round break between tasks
- Giving your brain a workout
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- A quiet break at your desk
- Trying it with zero commitment
Guess the Correlation: quick answers
Is Guess the Correlation free?
Yes. Guess the Correlation is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Guess the Correlation?
No. You can use Guess the Correlation without signing up for anything.
Does Guess the Correlation work on a phone?
Not well. We file Guess the Correlation as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.
Is Guess the Correlation safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Guess the Correlation take?
We file it as "A minute": One quick round, then you can leave.
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