Practice - Pearson Correlation Coefficient
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Practice Questions
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What does a Pearson Correlation Coefficient of 0 indicate?
💡 Hint: Think about what zero correlation means.
Define covariance in the context of correlation.
💡 Hint: It relates to how two variables move together.
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What is the highest value a Pearson Correlation Coefficient can take?
💡 Hint: Remember the possible range of correlation values.
True or False: A correlation of -0.9 indicates a strong negative relationship between two variables.
💡 Hint: Think about what the number means regarding direction.
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Challenge Problems
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Given the variables A = [3, 5, 7, 9] and B = [4, 8, 10, 12], calculate the Pearson Correlation Coefficient and interpret the results.
💡 Hint: Follow the steps of the formula closely.
Describe a real-world scenario where understanding the Pearson Correlation Coefficient would be necessary and list potential pitfalls in its interpretation.
💡 Hint: Think about how correlation does not imply causation.
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