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Spearman's rank correlation coefficient
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What does an rsr_s of +0.9 indicate?

Strong positive correlation

What is the range of values for Spearman's rank correlation coefficient?

-1 to +1

What does rs=0r_s = 0 mean?

No correlation

If rs=0.5r_s = -0.5, what type of correlation is it?

Weak negative

What does a scatter plot with points scattered randomly suggest?

No correlation

What is the interpretation of rs=0.8r_s = -0.8?

Strong negative correlation

Why is rs=1.2r_s = 1.2 incorrect?

It's too high

What does rs=+1r_s = +1 signify?

Perfect positive correlation

What is a key feature of Spearman's correlation?

Focuses on ranks

What does a correlation of rs=0.4r_s = -0.4 indicate?

Weak negative correlation

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