This page provides an introduction to correlation, focusing on the Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient, which measures the linear relationship between two variables. It clarifies the miscon...This page provides an introduction to correlation, focusing on the Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient, which measures the linear relationship between two variables. It clarifies the misconception that correlation does not imply causation, explaining that while necessary, correlation alone is not sufficient for causation. The text elaborates on calculating and interpreting Pearson's r, using the USArrests dataset as an example.
