16.4 - Interpretation of Correlation
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Practice Questions
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What value indicates a perfect positive correlation?
💡 Hint: Think of the strongest kind of relationship.
What does it mean if r = 0?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to the relationship between the two variables.
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What does a correlation coefficient of -0.9 indicate?
💡 Hint: Think about the negative side of the correlation scale.
True or False: A correlation coefficient of 0.5 means there is a perfect correlation between two variables.
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of perfect correlation.
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Consider the following correlation coefficients for different datasets: 0.85, -0.6, 0.0, 0.1. Rank them from strongest to weakest, and explain your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Focus on absolute values when comparing strengths.
Why is it crucial to recognize that correlation does not imply causation? Illustrate with a relevant example.
💡 Hint: Think of scenarios where factors may be influencing each other simultaneously.
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