The More a Correlation Deviates from Zero

question 65

Multiple Choice

The more a correlation deviates from zero,

• A) the more it is certain to be positive in sign
• B) the more it is certain to be negative in sign
• C) the more it is certain that the measured variables are independent of each other
• D) the better its predictive accuracy

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