your guess should be between zero and one, where zero is no correlation and one is perfect correlation. no negative correlations are used in the game. here are some examples:
guess the correlation is a game with a purpose. this means, while it aims to be entertaining, data on the guesses is collected and used to analyse how we perceive correlations in scatter plots. so the more people that play, the more data is generated!
rules
guess within 0.05 of the true correlation: +1 life and +5 coins
guess within 0.10 of the true correlation: +1 coin
guess within >0.10 of the true correlation: -1 life
you will also receive bonus coins if you make good guesses in a row!
about me
i developed this game while i was a phd student studying bioinformatics at the university of cambridge and the european bioinformatics institute. this game is a side project to feed one of my many day-to-day curiosities.
i'm always grateful for suggestions and happy to answer questions about the game or how the data will be used. so tweet me at @omarwagih or email me.
usage disclaimer
the analysis of the resulting data relies on true human guesses. please don't go out of your way to repeatedly and systematically guess the correct correlation (e.g. using bots). it takes away from the enjoyment of other users by spamming the score board. it's also easy to identify users that are doing this from the data and clear their name from the score board. that being said, if you find a bug or something does not work as expected, please do email me so i can sort it out.
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effective date: march 15, 2023
at guessthecorrelation.com, we take your privacy seriously. this privacy policy describes our policies and practices
regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information we collect from you when you use our website.
1. information we collect
the following information may be automatically stored remotely whenever you make a correlation guess: current date and time, ip address and correlation data.
we collect the following types of information from you when you use our website:
correlation guesses: we collect the correlation guesses you make while playing the game
scatter plot data: we collect the scatter plot data that you view while playing the game
time taken to make the guess: we collect the time it takes for you to make a guess
location information: we collect location information, such as your ip address, to help us understand where our users are located
other information: we may collect other information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as feedback, comments, or suggestions
in addition, we collect the following information when you sign in to our website using google authentication:
name and email: we collect your name and email address from google authentication
username: we ask you to pick a username to use on our website
the email you sign up with is not associated with any of the data collected and is used for reducing bot activity and communicating updates i make to the game. if you do not consent to providing such information, or contributing data please refrain from playing and signing up. for more information on how the data will be used, feel free to email me.
if at anytime you want to revoke the game's access to your name/email please follow instructions here
2. use of information
we use the information we collect from you for the following purposes:
to improve our website and the game: we use the information to analyze user behavior and preferences, and to improve our website and the game.
to communicate with you: we use your email address to communicate with you about your account, to respond to your inquiries, and to provide you with updates and notifications about our website and the game.
to enforce our terms of service: we use the information to enforce our terms of service, to detect and prevent fraudulent or unauthorized use of our website, and to comply with legal obligations.
for analysis purposes in an anonymised form
3. sharing of information
we do not share your personal information with third parties, except in the following circumstances:
with your consent: we may share your personal information with third parties with your consent.
for legal purposes: we may share your personal information with law enforcement or government authorities if required by law or in response to a subpoena, court order, or other legal process.
with our service providers: we may share your personal information with third-party service providers that help us operate our website and the game, such as hosting and email service providers.
4. data security
we take appropriate measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. however, no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
5. your rights
you have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. to exercise these rights, please contact us at [insert contact information].
6. changes to this privacy policy
we reserve the right to modify or update this privacy policy from time to time. if we make any material changes to this privacy policy, we will notify you by email or by posting a notice on our website.
7. contact us
if you have any questions or concerns about our privacy policy, please contact us at the email listed above.
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user conduct
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limitation of liability
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modifications to the website and terms and conditions
guessthecorrelation.com reserves the right to modify or discontinue the website, or any portion of the website, at any time without notice. we may also modify these terms and conditions at any time, and your continued use of the website after any such modifications shall constitute your agreement to be bound by the modified terms and conditions.
governing law and jurisdiction
these terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of ontario, canada. any dispute arising out of or in connection with these terms and conditions or your use of the website shall be resolved exclusively in the courts located in toronto, ontario.
if you have any questions or concerns about these terms and conditions, please contact me at omarwagih@gmail.com.
note: two player mode will only work in latest versions of chrome and firefox
to start: both players must have game website open. one player enters the username of the opponent, that user is then prompted to start a game.
rules: closest guess to true correlation wins a coin. first player to 10 coins wins. no coins awarded on draw.
note: two player mode will only work in latest versions of chrome and firefox
to start: both players must have game website open. one player enters the username of the opponent, that user is then prompted to start a game.
rules: closest guess to true correlation wins a coin. first player to 10 coins wins. no coins awarded on draw.