Introduction to the Correlation Coefficient

Introduction to the Correlation Coefficient

Explore how data sets correspond to the correlation coefficient and interpret its meaning.


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Putting It All Together

Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.

Pregunta abierta 1

What does it mean when ?

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Pregunta abierta 2

What does it mean when ?

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Pregunta abierta 3

In your own words, describe what a data set might look like if ?

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Pregunta abierta 4

If you are told a data set shows a linear relationship, what could you expect to see for the correlation coefficient ?

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