Strength of a Linear Relationship: The Correlation Coefficient (VCE SSCE General Mathematics): Quizzes

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Strength of a Linear Relationship: The Correlation Coefficient
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What does Pearson's correlation coefficient rr measure?

Strength of linear relationship

Who developed Pearson's correlation coefficient?

Carl Pearson

What is the range of values for correlation coefficient rr?

Between 1-1 and +1+1, inclusive

What does r=+1r = +1 indicate?

Perfect positive linear association

How would r=0.78r = 0.78 be classified?

Strong positive association

What does the sign of rr indicate?

Direction of the association

How would r=0.42r = -0.42 be classified?

Weak negative association

Which is NOT a condition for using correlation coefficient?

Variables must be categorical

What do values of rr closer to zero indicate?

Weaker linear relationship

What does r=0r = 0 mean?

No linear association

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