What Does a Correlation Coefficient Represent

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What does a correlation coefficient represent?

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Definitions:

PET

Positron Emission Tomography, a scanning method that uses radioactive substances to visualize and measure changes in metabolic processes and in other physiological activities in the body.

Physiology

The scientific study of the normal functions and mechanisms occurring in a living system or organism.

Heart Rate

The number of heartbeats per unit of time, typically expressed as beats per minute (BPM), indicating cardiovascular activity and fitness levels.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and lowering the body's response after activation of the "fight or flight" system.