When Two Variables Are Not Related, the Correlation Coefficient Will

question 80

Multiple Choice

When two variables are not related, the correlation coefficient will be close to:

• A) .00.
• B) -1.00.
• C) +1.00.
• D) +.50.

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Definitions:

Body Proportion

The relative measurements or ratios of different parts of the body, which change significantly as children grow and develop.

Proportion

A mathematical or statistical relationship between two numbers or quantities, indicating their relative size or the ratio of one part to another or to the whole.

Total Body Length

The measurement from the top of the head to the bottom of the feet in a standing position.

Growth Rate

The rate at which a biological organism grows in size, a quantifiable measure often used in pediatrics and developmental biology.