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Correlation coefficients range from -1 to +1, indicating the strength of relationships between variables. Investors use correlation coefficients for portfolio diversification to reduce risk.

You've probably noticed certain things that have a clear relationship with one another. For example, the amount of petrol your car uses increases along with the number of kilometres you drive. Or, if ...

Fact checked by Suzanne KvilhaugReviewed by Thomas J. CatalanoFact checked by Suzanne KvilhaugReviewed by Thomas J. Catalano A correlation coefficient is used in statistics to describe a pattern or ...