Introduction to the Correlation Coefficient

Explore how data sets correspond to the correlation coefficient and interpret its meaning.

Task 1

Putting It All Together

Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.

Task 2

What does it mean when ?

Task 3

What does it mean when ?

Task 4

In your own words, describe what a data set might look like if ?

Task 5

If you are told a data set shows a linear relationship, what could you expect to see for the correlation coefficient ?