Asked by Michael Morrison on Jun 24, 2024

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The correlation coefficient can only be used for one-tailed tests.

Correlation Coefficient

A numerical index that reflects the degree of relationship between two variables ranging from -1 (perfect negative correlation) to +1 (perfect positive correlation).

  • Understand the concepts of directional (one-tailed) and nondirectional (two-tailed) tests in correlation.
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Gavin WorlandJun 28, 2024
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False
Explanation :
The correlation coefficient can be used for both one-tailed and two-tailed tests. The type of test depends on the specific question being asked and the hypothesis being tested.