Select the Best Estimate of the Correlation Coefficient for the Data

question 43

Multiple Choice

Select the best estimate of the correlation coefficient for the data depicted in the scatter diagram.
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• A)0.9
• B)-0.9
• C)0.5
• D)-0.5

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Definitions:

Normally Distributed

Describes a statistical distribution where data points are symmetrically distributed around the mean, forming a bell-shaped curve.

Percentage

A portion of a whole expressed as a fraction of 100, used in quantifying proportions and ratios.

Descriptive Statistics

Statistical methods that summarize and organize data collected from a sample or population, including measures such as mean, median, and standard deviation.

Numerical Indexes

Measures or indicators that are expressed as numbers, often used to compare and analyze data.