What is the correlation coefficient between age and salary?

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The correlation coefficient between age and salary for the provided dataset of 10 employees is calculated using the Pearson correlation formula. The ages range from 28 to 67, while salaries range from $17,000 to $42,000. The calculation reveals a positive correlation, indicating that as age increases, salary tends to increase as well. Notably, the highest salary of $42,000 at age 67 significantly influences the overall correlation value.

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Could some one please help me with the following question.

The ages and salaries (in thousands of $) of 10 employees in a firm are given below.

Age - Salary
28 - 17
31 - 22
31 - 28
35 - 20
40 - 26
44 - 30
45 - 32
48 - 18
53 - 33
67 - 42

What is the correlation coefficient between age and salary? (Giving enough detail to understand the proceedings)

Comment on its value (referring maybe back to the data, to note any individuals who figures make a particular contribution to the value of the coefficient)
 
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Cumon Nat, you should know by now that you need to show some work. What is the formula for the correlation coefficient you have been given?

~H
 

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