Manual Event (Session ID,DateTime,Event) = fmcs7ulsmjj6klsha07sjfnako 20240502151621 /communities/what-is-a-pearson-correlation-r/

What is a Pearson correlation coefficient “r”?

Topic Discussions

Hello! I’m Dr. MEL. Nice to meet you! I’m absolutely excited that we are going to start this beautiful learning journey together and I’m sure you will find it fruitful and fulfilling. Feel free to share your thoughts here!

Recent Activity Discussions

Got questions? Simply post them and let’s discuss!

Discussion thread: General

Cherry Chan

11 August 2020

What is a Pearson correlation coefficient “r”?

What is a Pearson correlation coefficient “r”?

Reply

Like

Replies

Tomson

10 August 2020

welcome!

Replies

Like

Cherry Chan

10 August 2020

thank you very much

Replies

Like

Tomson

10 August 2020

It is a common measure of linear association between two quantitative variables. It measures the strength and direction of the relationship.

Replies

Like

Latest Posts

More posts

Hello. Dr. MEL, Although I am aware that face-to-face communication is always advised, I was wondering if I could collect data for older persons who get CSSA via a telephone survey. It will enable time and energy savings.

Hello. Dr. MEL, Although I am aware that face-to-face communication is always advised, I was wondering if I could collect data for older persons who get CSSA via a telephone survey. It will enabl ...

lucasmorgan

2 May 2024

1Replies,0Months ago

Like

I intend to apply quota sampling for various age categories of low-income people to make sure that the sample is proportionate to their prevalence in the research community. Is that the right approach?

I intend to apply quota sampling for various age categories of low-income people to make sure that the sample is proportionate to their prevalence in the research community. Is that the right appr ...

ethanjames

2 May 2024

3Replies,0Months ago

Like

What are the benefits and drawbacks of convenient sampling?

What are the benefits and drawbacks of convenient sampling?

ethanjames

2 May 2024

3Replies,0Months ago

Like

I also have a query regarding non-probability sampling. Is snowball sampling still an option if the target demographic is difficult to reach?

I also have a query regarding non-probability sampling. Is snowball sampling still an option if the target demographic is difficult to reach?

zacharymiller

2 May 2024

3Replies,0Months ago

Like

Featured Posts

Hi, I realized that it seems the concept “outcome” is different from the term “output”. Taking the grandparent training project as an example, what is the “outcome’ referable?

Hi, I realized that it seems the concept "outcome" is different from the term "output". Taking the grandparent training project as an example, what is the “outcome’ referable?

CouldYip

26 August 2021

7Replies,33Months ago

Like

I have designed a large-scale survey about the life satisfaction of low-income families in Hong Kong. Is it appropriate to use the electronic survey through mobile phones?

I have designed a large-scale survey about the life satisfaction of low-income families in Hong Kong. Is it appropriate to use the electronic survey through mobile phones?

Realistic

20 August 2021

3Replies,33Months ago

Like

Questions about program evaluation and impact assessment (PE & IA)?

Dear MEL participants, Hello everyone! We are going to meet Prof. Aron Shlonsky this week (17&18 Oct). Do you have any problems or issues in program evaluation and impact assessment? Pleas ...

meladmin

15 October 2019

0Replies,55Months ago

Like

Question about the programme evaluation

Can someone recommend me a basic guide book for programme evaluation? We are an NGO in mainland China and providing services for young drug abusers in rural China. We learnt about your pro ...

Jessica

9 October 2019

4Replies,55Months ago

Like

Courses for public Web-based audio visual learning materials Outcome / impact indicator bank Best Practices Sharing Online community of practices Courses for participants