All of the Following Statements About the Pearson's Correlation Coefficient

question 42

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements about the Pearson's correlation coefficient are true, except:

• A) the Pearson's correlation coefficient, r, is a statistical measure of the covariation between two variables.
• B) the Pearson's correlation coefficient, r, ranges from 0 to 1.
• C) no correlation is indicated if the Pearson's correlation coefficient, r, equals 0.
• D) a perfect positive linear relationship exists if the Pearson's correlation coefficient, r, equals 1.

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