A Researcher Determines That the Linear Correlation Coefficient Is 0

question 60

Multiple Choice

A researcher determines that the linear correlation coefficient is 0.85 for a paired data set. This indicates thatthere is

• A) a strong positive linear correlation.
• B) a strong negative linear correlation.
• C) no linear correlation but that there may be some other relationship.
• D) insufficient evidence to make any decision about the correlation of the data.

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Definitions:

Optic Nerve

The nerve that carries neural impulses from the eye to the brain.

Lens

A transparent structure in the eye that focuses light rays onto the retina, allowing visual images to be clearly observed.

Myopia

A vision condition where objects nearby are seen clearly, but those at a distance appear blurred.

Blindsight

A condition in which a person can respond to a visual stimulus without consciously experiencing it.