SOLUTION: 1.Is a correlation of +.75 stronger or weaker than a correlation of –.90? Explain your answer, and make sure to include a discussion of the components of a correlation: strength an

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Question 1004295: 1.Is a correlation of +.75 stronger or weaker than a correlation of –.90? Explain your answer, and make sure to include a discussion of the components of a correlation: strength and direction.
Answer by Theo(13342)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the number is the strength of the correlation.
the sign is the direction.
a correlation of -.9 is stronger than a correlation of .75, but in the opposite direction.

here's a reference that might help you to understand.

https://explorable.com/statistical-correlation

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