Asked by Gabrielle Dominguez on May 31, 2024

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Of the following,which correlation coefficient indicates the strongest relationship between the two variables being measured

A)  +3.45 
B)  +0.65 
C)  0.00 
D)  -0.89

Correlation Coefficient

A statistical measure that indicates the extent to which two variables fluctuate together, ranging from -1 (a perfect negative correlation) to +1 (a perfect positive correlation).

  • Comprehend the function of the correlation coefficient in forecasting the associations between variables.
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Graeme StruthersMay 31, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The correlation coefficient ranges from -1 to 1, with -1 indicating a perfectly negative relationship, 0 indicating no relationship, and 1 indicating a perfectly positive relationship. A correlation coefficient of -0.89 indicates a very strong negative relationship between the two variables being measured, making it the strongest correlation coefficient among the given options.