Title: Understanding Correlation in Criminal Justice Research Response 1: Correlation is a statistical measure that shows the relationship between two variables. It is used to determine the strength and direction of the relationship between the two variables. Correlation is calculated

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.
Due Thursday
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
Define and explain correlation. How is it calculated and what does it tell us about data gathered during a research process? How do we use correlation to help answer research questions? How does correlation differ from causation? Provide an example to explain the role of each in criminal justice.
Due Monday
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