What is a correlation in quantitative research?

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What is a correlation in quantitative research?

A correlation in quantitative research refers to a statistical measure that indicates the strength and direction of the relationship between two or more variables. It measures the extent to which changes in one variable are associated with changes in another variable. Correlation coefficients range from -1 to +1, with a positive correlation indicating a direct relationship, a negative correlation indicating an inverse relationship, and a correlation close to zero indicating no relationship between the variables.