Which of the Following Statements About Rank Correlation Is NOT

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about rank correlation is NOT true?

• A) Rank correlation is sometimes used to approximate product moment correlation
• B) If one variable is non-numeric the rank correlation is most appropriate
• C) Rank correlation can be used if variables can be placed in order (e.g. of size)
• D) Rank correlation is usually considered to be more accurate than product moment correlation

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