How can you tell the difference between a strong linear association and a weak linear association?

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Maddox Knapp

22 December, 01:52

How can you tell the difference between a strong linear association and a weak linear association?

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Cullen Bishop · Answer 1

To establish the strength of a linear association, first compute the correlation coefficient between the variables involved.

The, examine the absolute value of the coefficient.

A strong relationship has an absolute value of close to 1 (or approaching 1) while a weak relationship has an absolute value close to 0 (or approaching zero).