Correlation vs Regression: Both correlation and regression are two powerful tools of statistics and data analysis used to understand the relationships between variables. However, they serve distinct ...

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Correlation coefficients range from -1 to +1, indicating the strength of relationships between variables. Investors use correlation coefficients for portfolio diversification to reduce risk.