Pearson Correlation Coefficient - Statology
www.statology.org › pearson-correlation-coefficientJan 03, 2019 · Pearson correlation coefficient: –0.46. Testing for Significance of a Pearson Correlation Coefficient. When we find the Pearson correlation coefficient for a set of data, we’re often working with a sample of data that comes from a larger population. This means that it’s possible to find a non-zero correlation for two variables even if they’re actually not correlated in the overall population.