correlation Flashcards
1
Q
positive correlation
A
A positive correlation—when the correlation coefficient is greater than 0—signifies that both variables move in the same direction
2
Q
negative correlation
A
A negative (inverse) correlation occurs when the correlation coefficient is less than 0. This is an indication that both variables move in the opposite direction
3
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no correlation
A
When two variables have no relationship, it indicates zero correlation.
