If the Sample Correlation Coefficient Is -0

question 10

Multiple Choice

If the sample correlation coefficient is -0.95, what can we conclude?

• A) The two variables are not correlated.
• B) The two variables are weakly correlated.
• C) An increase in the independent variable is associated with a decrease in the dependent variable.
• D) An increase in the independent variable is associated with an increase in the dependent variable.

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