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Chapter 5: Bivariate Data
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Figure 5-9:
Scatter Plot for
Example 5-2
Following, is a summary of the properties of the linear correlation
coefficient.
Properties of the Correlation Coefficient
The correlation coefficient ranges in values from –1 to +1.
If there is a perfect positive linear relationship between the variables, the
value of
will be equal to +1. See
Figure 5-10
.
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