A Pearson Correlation Coefficient Was Selected as the Simplest Statistical

question 14

Multiple Choice

A Pearson correlation coefficient was selected as the simplest statistical tool for assessing the relationship between a country's life expectancy and the % of GDP spent on health care. When applied to the data in Table 1.8, the findings were that:

• A) Life expectancy and % of GDP spent on health care are positively related. Therefore, life expectancy increased for the countries when the percent spent of GDP increased.
• B) The relationship was inverse, and not very strong, and insignificant
• C) The relationship was inverse and very weak
• D) The relationship was significant and positive
• E) None of the above