4. Statistics and Probability

Pearson Correlation Coefficient — Quiz

Test your understanding of pearson correlation coefficient with 5 practice questions.

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Practice Questions

Question 1

What does the Pearson correlation coefficient $r$ measure in a data set?

Question 2

Which value of $r$ shows a perfect negative linear relationship?

Question 3

What does a correlation coefficient of $r = 0$ usually indicate?

Question 4

Which statement about Pearson correlation is correct?

Question 5

A scatter plot shows points that rise from left to right in a nearly straight line. What is the most likely value of $r$?