Which Statement Is Not True About Correlation Matrices

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which statement is not true about correlation matrices?

• A) A correlation matrix indicates the coefficient of correlation between each pair of variables.
• B) The upper triangular portion of the matrix is a mirror image of the lower triangular portion.
• C) Usually only the lower portion of the matrix is considered.
• D) The diagonal elements all equal 0.

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