You Are Given the Following Information About Y and X $$\begin{array} { l l } \text { Dependent Variable } ( y ) & \text { Independent Variable } ( x ) \\5 & 4 \\7 & 6 \\9 & 2 \\11 & 4\end{array}$$

question 22

Multiple Choice

You are given the following information about y and x. $$\begin{array} { l l } \text { Dependent Variable } ( y ) & \text { Independent Variable } ( x ) \\5 & 4 \\7 & 6 \\9 & 2 \\11 & 4\end{array}$$ The sample correlation coefficient equals

• A) .3162.
• B) -.3162.
• C) .10.
• D) -.10.

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