The Correlation of Height and Weight Is 0

question 136

Multiple Choice

The correlation of height and weight is 0.75, and the correlation of depression and satisfaction with work is -0.42.Which is a stronger correlation and why?

• A) height and weight; 0.75 is closer to 1 than -0.42 is to -1
• B) depression and work satisfaction; 0.75 is closer to 1 than -0.42 is to -1
• C) height and weight; -0.42 is closer to -1 than 0.75 is to 1
• D) depression and work satisfaction; -0.42 is closer to -1 than 0.75 is to 1

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