A Pearson Correlation of

question 7

Multiple Choice

A Pearson correlation of .00 is BEST represented by ______.

• A) a normal curve
• B) a skewed distribution
• C) a circle
• D) an ellipse (football shape)

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Definitions:

Increasing Scatter

A trend where data points spread out over a larger range, indicating higher variability in the data set.

Re-express

A statistical technique used to transform data in order to make its distribution more closely approximate the normal distribution, improving the interpretability or analysis.

Linear Relationship

A relationship between two variables where the change in one variable is directly proportional to the change in another variable.

Chocolate Consumed

The amount of chocolate intake by an individual or group over a specified period.