Asked by Shannon Bowen on Sep 24, 2024

The coefficient of correlation r is a number that indicates the direction and the strength of the linear relationship between the dependent variable y and the independent variable x.

Coefficient of Correlation

A statistical measure that calculates the strength and direction of the relationship between two variables.

Linear Relationship

A type of correlation where there is a constant rate of change between two variables.

Dependent Variable

A variable in an experiment or study whose changes are determined by the presence or manipulation of one or more independent variables.

  • Examine the connection between covariance, correlation coefficient (r), and the magnitude and orientation of linear associations.