Question

In the context of the Pearson r correlation coefficient, the absolute size of r is the:_____.

a. coefficient that indicates the measurement scale that applies to two variables.
b. direction of the relationship between two variables.
c. strength of the relationship between two variables.
d. curvilinear relationship between two variables.

Answer 1

strength of the relationship between two variables.

Explanation:

The Pearson r correlation Coefficient used to measure the relationship or association between two variables. The correlation Coefficient, R ranges between - 1 and 1. As it provides information on both the strength and type of the relationship. The type of relationship could be positive or negative.

The absolute size of r measures Tha strength of the relationship as it ignores the sign. As the Pearson r value moves closer to 1, the higher the strength of the relationship.