What Does a Correlation Coefficient near 0 Mean

question 24

Multiple Choice

What does a correlation coefficient near 0 mean?

• A)Two variables are moving in the opposite direction.
• B)Two variables are moving in the same direction.
• C)Two variables are unrelated.
• D)One variable is a good predictor of the other.

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Definitions:

Emotion

A complex psychological state that involves a subjective experience, a physiological response, and a behavioral or expressive response.

Predicted

In the context of research, predicted refers to the expected outcomes or behaviors based on established theories or models prior to conducting an experiment or observational study.

Biological Basis

The underlying physiological and genetic factors that contribute to an individual's characteristics, behaviors, or conditions.

Eysenck

Refers to Hans Eysenck, a psychologist noted for his work on personality theory and the biological basis of personality.