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Table 1 Criteria for interpreting the Spearman rho correlation coefficient

From: Sedentary and physical activity time differs between self-reported ATLS-2 physical activity questionnaire and accelerometer measurements in adolescents and young adults in the United Arab Emirates

Correlation coefficient value range

Strength of correlation

0.00- 0.10

Negligible

0.10–0.39

Weak

0.40–0.69

Moderate

0.70–0.89

Strong

0.90- 1.00

Very strong

  1. Note: These criteria were adapted from Schober et al.2018 [43].
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BMC Public Health

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