Asked by Alexia Montcerisier on May 08, 2024
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McKenzie found the correlation coefficient on a set of data to be -0.20.Which term best describes the correlation?
A) Strong positive
B) Strong negative
C) Weak positive
D) Weak negative
Correlation Coefficient
Represented by r, it is a number between −1 and 1, inclusive, that is used to judge how closely a line fits the data.
- Identify and interpret correlation coefficients.
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Marquise BaggioreMay 11, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The correlation coefficient of -0.20 indicates a weak negative correlation. The closer the correlation coefficient is to -1, the stronger the negative correlation, but in this case the correlation is only slightly negative.
Learning Objectives
- Identify and interpret correlation coefficients.