Which of the Following Statements Regarding Correlation Coefficients Is False

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding correlation coefficients is false?

• A)A correlation of + 0.75 indicates a stronger association than a correlation of + 0.50.
• B)A correlation of - 0.75 indicates a stronger association than a correlation of + 0.50.
• C)A correlation of - 0.75 indicates a stronger association than a correlation of - 0.50.
• D)A correlation of + 0.50 indicates a stronger association than a correlation of - 0.75.

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Definitions:

Potassium Ions

Charged particles of potassium that play key roles in bodily functions, particularly in nerve transmission and muscle contraction.

Glucose

An essential form of sugar that acts as a significant energy provider in living entities and is a part of various carbohydrates.

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by glands, which travel through the bloodstream to regulate bodily functions and processes.

Peripheral Membrane Proteins

Proteins that are attached to the surface of cellular membranes without being embedded within the lipid bilayer, often involved in signaling pathways or cell adhesion.