A Positive Correlation Coefficient Indicates the Two Variables Covary in The_____

question 116

Multiple Choice

A positive correlation coefficient indicates the two variables covary in the_____, and a negative coefficient indicates that the variables covary_____ .

• A) same direction; in the opposite direction.
• B) opposite direction; directly.
• C) same direction; directly.
• D) opposite direction; in the same direction.

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