Which Correlation Coefficient Represents the Weakest Association Between the X

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which correlation coefficient represents the weakest association between the X and Y variables?

• A)r = +.20
• B)r = +.60
• C)r = -.50
• D)r = -.90

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