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Pearson's correlation coefficient  

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  • The Pearson's correlation coefficient (denoted as rxy) best represents the contemporary use of the simple correlation that assesses the linear relationship between two variables. The coefficient indicates the strength of the relationship, with values ranging from 0 to 1 in absolute value. [Source: The SAGE Encyclopedia of Social Science Research Methods; Pearson's Correlation Coefficient]

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