Coefficient of Correlation

The coefficient of correlation refers to the statistical measure used to determine the degree to which two variables are related to each other in a linear manner. It is a measure of the strength and direction of the linear relationship between two quantitative variables.

English word type: Noun phrase

American English pronunciation: /koʊəˈfɪʃənt əv kəˌrɛləˈʃən/

Synonyms: Correlation coefficient, Pearson correlation coefficient

Confused words: Coefficient of determination

Examples:

  • The coefficient of correlation between height and weight is 0.8.
  • A high coefficient of correlation indicates a strong relationship between two variables.