If There Is a Very Strong Correlation Between Two Variables

question 48

Multiple Choice

If there is a very strong correlation between two variables then the coefficient of determination must be

• A)much larger than 1, if the correlation is positive
• B)much smaller than -1, if the correlation is negative
• C)any value larger than 1
• D)None of these alternatives is correct.

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