R Is for Rocket … or “Is ‘R’ … for the Strength of a Correlation?”

In assessing linear relationships between variables, the r value (aka–correlation coefficient) is insufficient by itself to determine if one measurement can be replaced by another measurement.

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International Journal of Clinical and Translational Medicine
Published
2026-03-26
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https://doi.org/10.53941/ijctm.2026.100007
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Data Analysis with R
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R Is for Rocket … or “Is ‘R’ … for the Strength of a Correlation?”

William E. Winter
International Journal of Clinical and Translational Medicine
Data Analysis with R
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R Is for Rocket … or “Is ‘R’ … for the Strength of a Correlation?”

William E. Winter
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Abstract

In assessing linear relationships between variables, the r value (aka–correlation coefficient) is insufficient by itself to determine if one measurement can be replaced by another measurement.

International Journal of Clinical and Translational MedicineVol. 2(1)
University of Florida (US), Florida College (US)
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Data Analysis with R
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R Is for Rocket … or “Is ‘R’ … for the Strength of a Correlation?” — William E. Winter · International Journal of Clinical and Translational Medicine (2026) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS