The Covariance Is Not Used as Much as the Correlation

question 72

Multiple Choice

The covariance is not used as much as the correlation because

• A)it is not always a valid predictor of linear relationships.
• B)it is difficult to calculate.
• C)it is difficult to interpret because it depends on the units of measurement.
• D)of all of these options.

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