In a Study Examining the Correlation Between BMI and Cancer

question 32

Multiple Choice

In a study examining the correlation between BMI and cancer risk, a researcher finds that as BMI increases, cancer risk also increases. What may the correlation coefficient be?

• A) 0
• B) 0.7
• C) -0.5
• D) -1.0

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