14.7 - Correlation Coefficient
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What is the range of the correlation coefficient?
💡 Hint: Think about the extremes where one variable perfectly predicts the other.
What does a correlation coefficient of 0 indicate?
💡 Hint: Recall what happens when the two paths of the variables cross.
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What does a correlation coefficient of -1 represent?
💡 Hint: Think about the direction of the relationship.
True or False: A correlation of 0 means there is a linear relationship.
💡 Hint: Remember what correlation measures.
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Given that the correlation between study hours and test scores is 0.85, describe the implications for students' study habits.
💡 Hint: Consider how focusing on study time could impact grades.
If the correlation coefficient between two variables is calculated to be -0.3, discuss what this indicates about their relationship.
💡 Hint: Reflect on what weak correlations mean for real-world interactions.
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