Describe the Strength and Direction of the Linear Correlation

question 195

Multiple Choice

Describe the strength and direction of the linear correlation.
-The ages and lengths of several animals of the same species are recorded in the following table:

• A) Little or no linear correlation
• B) Weak negative linear correlation
• C) Weak positive linear correlation
• D) Strong negative linear correlation

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Definitions:

Piaget--cognitive Development

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