Which Is the Most Sensible Conclusion? If a Correlation Coefficient

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which is the most sensible conclusion? If a correlation coefficient is rho = -.001 it can be best described as follows:

• A)a weak positive relationship
• B)a weak negative relationship
• C)a zero relationship
• D)a non-linear relationship

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