Bivariate analysis can help determine to what extent it becomes easier to know and predict a value for one variable (possibly a dependent variable) if we know the value of the other variable (possibly the independent variable) (see also correlation and simple linear regression).

What is the purpose of bivariate analysis?

Description. Bivariate analyses are conducted to determine whether a statistical association exists between two variables, the degree of association if one does exist, and whether one variable may be predicted from another.

What is the purpose of bivariate correlation?

Simple bivariate correlation is a statistical technique that is used to determine the existence of relationships between two different variables (i.e., X and Y). It shows how much X will change when there is a change in Y.