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In your own words, describe the concept of correlation, include the coefficient of correlation (r) and the coefficient of determination (r2) in your description.

Please include an example data set in your explanation. Again, Excel and MegaStat will do all the necessary calculations.
Excel 2003: Tools > Data Analysis > Correlation
Excel 2007: Data > Data Analysis > Correlation
MegaStat: Correlation/Regression > Correlation Matrix

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The concept of coefficient of correlation and coefficient of determination are described in the solution. An example data set is used in the explanation.

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Correlation of correlation is a fractional number between -1 and 1 which indicates the strength of relationship between the two variables. A negative coefficient of correlation ...

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