Generally Speaking,if Two Variables Are Unrelated (As One Increases,the Other

question 100

Multiple Choice

Generally speaking,if two variables are unrelated (as one increases,the other shows no pattern) ,the covariance will be:

• A)a large positive number.
• B)a large negative number.
• C)a positive or negative number close to zero.
• D)None of these choices.

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