Definitions for "Coefficient of correlation"
A number, mathematically represented by "r," that is a quantification of the linear relationship that exists between two sets of paired data or two random variables. It is equal to their covariance divided by the product of their standard deviations and has a two-decimal value ranging between -1.00 and +1.00. The nearer the number is to 1.00 (plus or minus), the stronger is the correlation (either positive or negative). See text, Chapter 13. See also, "correlated," "mean," "predictive reliability," "regression" and "standard deviation."
1. a statistic that assesses the degree of association between two or more variables. 2. A number that represents the direction and strength of a correlation. 54, 649
a statistic representing how closely two variables co-vary; it can vary from -1 (perfect negative correlation) through 0 (no correlation) to +1 (perfect positive correlation); "what is the correlation between those two variables?"
A numerical index used to indicate the degree of correspondence between two sets of paired measurements. The most common kind is the product-moment coefficient designated by r.