Which of the Following Correlation Coefficients Represents the Strongest Positive

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following correlation coefficients represents the strongest positive relationship between two variables?

• A) -.64
• B) -.32
• C) +.46
• D) +.27

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Definitions:

Economic Wants

Desires for goods and services that individuals and businesses are willing to pay for, which drive economic activity and resource allocation.

Productive Resources

The inputs used in the production of goods and services, including natural resources, human resources, and capital goods.

Full Employment

A situation in an economy where all available labor resources are being used in the most efficient way possible, with minimal unemployment.

Positive Statement

A factual claim about how the world actually works, verifiable by observation or scientific evidence, as opposed to normative statements which involve values and judgements.