Which of the Following Correlation Coefficients Expresses the Weakest Relationship

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following correlation coefficients expresses the weakest relationship between two variables?

• A) -1.00
• B) +.33
• C) +.03
• D) +.41

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