The Value of R Obtained by Calculating the Correlation Between

question 5

True/False

The value of r obtained by calculating the correlation between X and Y is the same as the correlation between Y and X .

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Definitions:

Ocean Currents

Large-scale movements of seawater, primarily driven by wind patterns and differences in water density.

Warm Current

A flow of warmer ocean water that moves in a defined direction and can influence the climate of nearby land areas.

Sea-Surface Temperatures

The temperature of the surface layer of the oceans, which can significantly influence weather and climate patterns.

El Niño

A condition that occurs when warmer-than-average ocean surface temperatures occur in the central and east-central Equatorial Pacific.