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PEARSON function

Returns the Pearson product moment correlation coefficient

Syntax

PEARSON(array1, array2)

Square brackets indicate optional arguments.

Arguments

ArgumentRequiredMeaning
array1YesThe dependent array or range of data.A1:A4
array2YesThe independent array or range of data.B1:B4

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Pearson coefficient for exact pairs

=PEARSON({1;2;3},{2;4;6})

The centered pairs move in the same direction in a fixed proportion, giving coefficient 1.

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PEARSON · top-level call

=PEARSON({1;2;3},{2;4;6})

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The dependent array or range of data.

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