Steve Wants to Know What the Correlation Is Between the Number

question 55

Multiple Choice

Steve wants to know what the correlation is between the number of treats he gives his dog, Blue, and the speed at which she will follow his instructions to sit down. He finds that the more treats he gives Blue, the faster she sits down on command. Which of the following options describes the correlation that could describe this relationship?

• A) 0.00
• B) 0.82
• C) -.73
• D) +1.92

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