The Correlation Coefficient Between the Two Variables, Ear Size and IQ

question 8

Multiple Choice

The correlation coefficient between the two variables, ear size and IQ score, is zero.What does this statement mean?

• A) The scores of the two variables are evenly matched.
• B) As the value of one variable changes, the other is not necessarily affected.
• C) As the value of one variable changes, the other increases.
• D) As the value of one variable changes, the other decreases.

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