Positive and Negative Correlation

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Positive and Negative Correlation: Overview

In this topic, we will learn the positive and negative correlation. It gives a brief explanation of both the relations. This helps us analyse the relationship between two variables which can be compared on the basis of this concept.

Important Questions on Positive and Negative Correlation

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What is the other name of negative correlation depends on the variables?

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What does a correlation of 0.55 mean?

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If the coefficient correlation exactly equals to -1 then it will be _____ effect.

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What negative correlation means?

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State whether true or false:

You are analysing a scatter plot that has a negative correlation. Then as x increases, y decreases.

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If two variables oppose each other then the correlation will be _____.

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Two variables are said to be positively correlated when with fall in the value of one variable, the value of other variable also _____.

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Correlation analysis is a _____.

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If r= +1, the correlation is said to be _____.

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Which of the following may have an adverse effect on the correlation coefficient?

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Which of the following indicates the strongest relationship?

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If two variables are highly correlated, what do you know?

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If two variables oppose each other then the correlation will be _____.

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Two variables are said to be positively correlated when with fall in the value of one variable, the value of other variable also _____.

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You are analysing a scatter plot that has a negative correlation. What is true of the x and y values?

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As the value of one variable X increases , the value of other variable also increases, this is:

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For the below diagram, state (if possible) the direction (positive/negative), form (linear/ non-linear) and strength (strong/moderate/ weak/zero) of the relationship.

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For the below diagram, state (if possible) the direction (positive/negative), form (linear/ non-linear) and strength (strong/moderate/ weak/zero) of the relationship.

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If the two variables do not have linear relationship between them then they have a correlation coefficient equal to