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Correlation

Definition

A statistical measure that describes the strength and direction of a linear relationship between two variables. Values range from -1 (perfect negative) to +1 (perfect positive).

Example

A Pearson correlation of r = 0.72 indicated a strong positive relationship between study hours and exam scores.

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Last updated: March 2026

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