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Not sure if that's the technical name, but I refer the the number Excel give you between 0 and 1 when you use the "correl" command on two sets of numbers.
The Pearson Correlation Index is a statistical measure used to assess the strength and direction of the linear relationship between two continuous variables. It is represented by a value between -1 and 1, where 1 indicates a perfect positive correlation, 0 indicates no correlation, and -1 indicates a perfect negative correlation.
A positive value indicates a direct relationship, meaning that as one variable increases, the other variable also tends to increase. A negative value indicates an inverse relationship, where as one variable increases, the other variable tends to decrease. The closer the value is to 0, the weaker the correlation. The closer the value is to -1 or 1, the stronger the correlation.
A Pearson Correlation Index of 0 means that there is no linear relationship between the two variables being compared. This does not necessarily mean that there is no relationship at all, as there may be a non-linear or non-monotonic relationship.
Outliers, or extreme values, can have a significant impact on the Pearson Correlation Index. If there are outliers present, they can artificially inflate or deflate the correlation and lead to incorrect interpretations. It is important to identify and address outliers before interpreting the index.
No, the Pearson Correlation Index only measures the strength and direction of a linear relationship between two variables. It cannot determine causation, as correlation does not imply causation. Further research and experimentation are needed to establish a causal relationship between variables.