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Last month we explored how to model a simple relationship between two variables, such as the dependence of weight on height 1. In the more realistic scenario of dependence on several variables, we can ...

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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.