Describe the Strength and Direction of the Linear Correlation

question 32

Multiple Choice

Describe the strength and direction of the linear correlation.
-Several people of various ages were timed running an obstacle course. Their ages and times are recorded in the following table:

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

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