Pearson Product-moment Correlation Coefficient (Noun)
Meaning
The most commonly used method of computing a correlation coefficient between variables that are linearly related.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The researchers used the Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient to determine the strength and direction of the relationship between the variables in their study.
- A Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient of 0.85 was found, indicating a strong positive correlation between the amount of exercise and the improvement in overall health.
- Statisticians often rely on the Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient to analyze the linear relationship between continuous variables in a dataset.
- The Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient was calculated to be 0.42, suggesting a moderate positive correlation between the students' test scores and their attendance rates.
- By comparing the Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient values, the researchers were able to identify which factors had the greatest influence on the outcome variable.