Which of the Following Statements Is Correct

question 116

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct?

• A) A scatter plot showing two variables with a positive linear relationship will have all points on a straight line.
• B) The stronger the linear relationship between two variables, the closer the correlation coefficient will be to 1.0.
• C) Two variables that are uncorrelated with one another may still be related in a nonlinear manner.
• D) All of the above are correct.

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Definitions:

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Edward Sapir

An American anthropologist and linguist known for his contributions to the study of indigenous languages in North America and his work on the relationship between language, culture, and thought.