Asked by Jacob Corpening on Jun 04, 2024

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How is the value of the correlation coefficient r affected in each of the following cases?
a.Each x value and y is multiplied by 4.
b.Each x value is switched with the corresponding y value.
c.Each x value is increased by 2.

Correlation Coefficient

A numerical measure that indicates the extent of a linear relationship between two variables, ranging from -1 to 1.

  • Acquire knowledge about the role of the correlation coefficient in characterizing the robustness and pathway of linear relationships.
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Clarissa GuzmanJun 09, 2024
Final Answer :
a. The correlation coefficient r does not change.
b. The correlation coefficient r does not change.
c. The correlation coefficient r does not change.