Pearson’s r Test

• The Pearson R test is a parametric statistical test of correlation that allows a psychologist to determine significance.
• A Pearson R test is used in correlational research, where the data meets the requirements for a parametric test, where the level of measurement is interval or better.
• The Pearson R test calculates a correlation coefficient between +1 and -1.
• The Pearson R test is used to measure the relationship between two different variables.
• The Pearson R test is a parametric test.
• The Pearson R test tells us the type and strength of the correlation.