Statistical baraminology has been a common research topic in creation biology for the last several decades. Several statistical methods have been employed but none have been tested against simulated data where the result is known. Therefore, both the original Pearson method and newly deployed Spearman method are tested in this paper against simulated data where the existing patterns were known. Multiple patterns of varying strengths were tested. In every case, the Pearson method outperformed the Spearman method. Based on these preliminary results, the Pearson method (aka the Pearson correlation coefficient) should be the preferred method of statistical baraminology. However, much more research is needed to ensure that baraminology is placed on a strong empirical foundation.