A non-significant linear correlation doesn't rule out a relationship
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Absence of significant linear correlation may just mean the relationship is non-linear — investigate alternative relation models such as clustering instead of concluding "no relationship."
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- Sep 18, 2026
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- Sep 18, 2026
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Activities 1
- Interpret correlation with p-value and rule out spurious relationships Assess Information Gain and Conclude