If There Is a Very Weak Correlation Between Two Variables

question 104

Multiple Choice

If there is a very weak 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)much larger than one
• D)None of these alternatives is correct.

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