Abnormal Psychology
The correlation coefficient is a statistical measure that indicates the strength and direction of a relationship between two variables. It ranges from -1 to +1, where +1 signifies a perfect positive correlation, -1 indicates a perfect negative correlation, and 0 implies no correlation. This measure helps researchers understand how closely related two variables are, which is crucial in both experimental and correlational research.
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