The Pearson correlation measures the degree ____.
Of curvilinear relationship
A)of relationship without regard to the form of the relationship
B)to which the relationship is consistently one directional
C)of linear relationship
D)of curvilinear relationship

Question

The Pearson correlation measures the degree ____.
Of curvilinear relationship
A)​of relationship without regard to the form of the relationship
B)​to which the relationship is consistently one directional
C)of linear relationship
D)​of curvilinear relationship

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Pearson correlation measures the degree of linear relationship between two variables, not curvilinear or other types of relationships.

The Pearson Correlation Measures the Degree ____