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What is Pearson correlation test, Pearson product moment correlation or Pearson r? Pearson’s correlation helps us understand the relationship between two quantitative variables when the relationship ...

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Correlation coefficients range from -1 to +1, indicating the strength of relationships between variables. Investors use correlation coefficients for portfolio diversification to reduce risk.