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Correlation Coefficient
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What does the correlation coefficient rr measure?

How close points lie to a straight line

What is the value of rr for perfect positive correlation?

r=1r = 1

What is the value of rr for perfect negative correlation?

r=−1r = -1

What is the value of rr when there is no correlation?

r=0r = 0

What range of rr indicates weak positive correlation?

0<r<0.50 < r < 0.5

What range of rr indicates weak negative correlation?

−0.5<r<0-0.5 < r < 0

In strong positive correlation, rr is close to which value?

11

In strong negative correlation, rr is close to which value?

−1-1

What important principle must be remembered about correlation?

Correlation does not imply causation

How should correlation between variables be described?

In context (if possible)

What is the full name for the correlation coefficient rr?

Product Moment Correlation Coefficient

Which rr value shows the strongest correlation overall?

r=−0.95r = -0.95

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