Pearson Correlation Coefficient
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Category: Statistics
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This number tells us how strongly two things move together in a straight line pattern.
Pearson's r quantifies how tightly points cluster around a straight line, acting as a standardized ruler for association strength. It transforms raw paired data into a bounded measure that remains consistent regardless of measurement units.
Measures linear relationship strength between two variables
Real numbers between -1 and 1
Links paired data points to a single correlation value
Changes as the pattern of paired data changes
Cosine of the angle between centered data vectors
Invariant to linear scaling of variables
Approaches -1 or +1 for perfect linear relationships, 0 for no linear relationship