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Correlation
§When one trait or behavior accompanies another, we say the two correlate.
Correlation
coefficient
Indicates direction
of relationship
(positive or negative)
Indicates strength
of relationship
(0.00 to 1.00)
r =
0.37
+
§Correlation Coefficient is a statistical measure of relationship between two variables.
OBJECTIVE 3-4| Describe positive and negative correlations and explain how correlational measures can aid the process of prediction.