If two variables have a negative correlation, can they have a positive covariance?

gasavasiv

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2022-11-01

If two variables have a negative correlation, can they have a positive covariance?

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enracant60

enracant60

Beginner2022-11-02Added 10 answers

Step 1
Correlation Coefficient ( Karl Pearson) is given by r = Cov ( X ,   Y ) σ x σ y
Both σ x and σ y are positive. So r is negative if and only if Cov(X, Y) is negative.

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