Which of the Following Is True About Correlation Statistics

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about correlation statistics?

• A)For two variables to be correlated, there can be no exceptions to the pattern in which increases in one variable is accompanied by increases in the other variable.
• B)Two variables can be correlated if increases in one variable are accompanied by decreases in the other variable with most cases, but not necessarily with all cases.
• C)Two variables cannot be correlated if one decreases while the other increases.
• D)When both variables are at the ratio level of measurement, a nonparametric correlation coefficient must be used.

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