When it comes to determining the strength of a statistically significant correlation coefficient,there are rules of thumb.For example,.81 to 1.00 is considered "weak."

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This statement is incorrect. Correlation coefficients ranging from .81 to 1.00 are actually considered "strong." The rules of thumb for interpreting correlation coefficients vary, but generally a correlation coefficient of .00 to .20 is considered very weak or nonexistent, .20 to .40 is considered weak, .40 to .60 is considered moderate, .60 to .80 is considered strong, and .80 to 1.00 is considered very strong.

When It Comes to Determining the Strength of a Statistically